§ Mr. Dewarasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to complete consultations on the Scottish Law Commission report on financial provision on divorce.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe Government are considering the report of the Scottish Law Commission on aliment and financial provision with a view to legislation in due course. Since the report is based upon consultations undertaken by the Scottish Law Commission on its own consultative memorandum, my right hon. Friend does not propose further consultations but will have regard to views submitted to him on the commission's recommendations.