HL Deb 18 January 1978 vol 388 cc197-8WA
Lord BEAUMONT of WHITLEY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they intend to publish a draft Order in Council amending the law relating to homosexuality in Northern Ireland.

The MINISTER of STATE, NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICE (Lord Melchett)

It is intended that a proposal for a draft Order in Council will be published at an early date. An explanatory document will be published at the same time to assist the process of consultation which will then take place.

House adjourned at half past seven o'clock.