HC Deb 04 December 1980 vol 995 c161W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what types of housing tenure the legislation to protect wives' home rights, mentioned in the Gracious Speech, will apply.

Mr. Rifkind

It is intended that the legislation to protect wives' occupancy rights will apply, as recommended by the Scottish Law Commission, to all categories of matrimonial homes whether owned or rented—either privately or from a local authority or a housing association.