HC Deb 02 February 1998 vol 305 cc465-6W
Mr. Kidney

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what proposals his Department has to reform the law relating to marriages with particular reference to pre-marriage contracts. [25740]

Mr. Hoon

Officials have been asked to look at a wide range of issues relating to the area of matrimonial property, including pre-nuptial contracts. The work is at an early stage and it is soon to say what recommendations will be made with regard to the options under consideration.