HC Deb 11 July 1978 vol 953 cc492-3W
Mr. Bidwell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has studied the implementation of the new rule which requires a marriage of a female with British settlement rights to a male without settlement rights to have lasted for 12 months before settlement rights are gained; and if he is satisfied with the procedure for regularising the male's position after 12 months.

Mr. John

I am not aware of any general dissatisfaction with the implementation of the new rules.