Adoption and Children Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 7:15 pm on 16 October 2002.

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Photo of Earl Howe Earl Howe Conservative 7:15, 16 October 2002

My Lords, I understand that and I am grateful to the Minister for repeating his point. However, it is strange that whatever form a couple have to fill in will not contain the question, "Are you married?" I should have thought that that was a relevant fact in any assessment, but I shall not labour the point further. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.