HC Deb 16 November 1978 vol 958 c368W
Mr. Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what day or days he has appointed for the commencement of the Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978—SI 1978, No. 1045.

Mr. Pendry

Article 56 of the Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978. which makes amendments to the Summary Jurisdiction (Separation and Maintenance) Act (Northern Ireland) 1945 came into force on 16th October 1978. No date has yet been appointed for the commencement of the remaining provisions of the order.