HC Deb 25 February 2002 vol 380 c955W
Sandra Gidley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make it his policy to propose changes in the law to allow adoption by unmarried couples. [35865]

Jacqui Smith

We are looking thoroughly at the many and complex issues of partnership registration, rights and responsibilities. Adoption will, alongside all other relevant issues, be considered as part of that work.