Matrimonial Causes

HC Deb 28 April 1977 vol 930 cc386-7W

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will now make a statement on the action that the Government propose to take in the light of the Law Commission's report on the matrimonial jurisdiction of Magistrates' courts.

Mr. John

Legislation to implement the Law Commission's recommendations will be introduced when parliamentary time permits.