HC Deb 24 November 1977 vol 939 c899W
Mr. Hodgson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list the dates on which, and the amounts by which, the charge for a marriage licence has been increased since 1945.

Mr. Deakins

The marriage licence fee has been increased as follows since 1945:

Date of Increase Fee
1st July 1952 £2.25
1st October 1972 £5
1st October 1975 £8
1st January 1978 £12