HC Deb 16 March 1982 vol 20 c99W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will implement the recommendations of the Scottish Law Commission in its recent report on the legal position of illegitimate children.

Mr. Rifkind

On 9 March the Scottish Law Commission published a consultative memorandum on illegitimacy on which it invited comments by 30 September. The commission will prepare and submit a final report, following further consideration in the light of comments received. At that stage the Government will give careful consideration to its recommendations.