HC Deb 11 December 1979 vol 975 c597W
Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will seek to amend existing legislation on adoption in order to prevent a natural mother having to become the adoptive mother in cases where her new husband adopts the child.

Dr. Vaughan

No. To do so would create many problems. This is a complicated matter and I shall write to my hon. Friend.