Written question asked by John Stanley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 July 2001. It was answered by Lord Wills (Labour) on Thursday, 19 July 2001 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

Lord Chancellors Dept

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, if she will place a copy of the Government's response to the EU Commission's working document, Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Parental Responsibility, when made, in the Library. - Includes fact that deposited on 20 June, copies in Library.

Answer: Sir John Stanley: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will place a copy of the Government's response to the EU Commission's working document, "Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Parental Responsibility", when made, in the Library. [4103] Mr. Wills: The Government have submitted to Parliament an Explanatory Memorandum in response to the European Commission's working document, "Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Parental Responsibility". This was deposited on 20 June and copies of it have been placed in the House of Commons Library. It did not contain a substantive response on issues of policy because the Commission's document did not seek views, and the Commission intends to propose a draft Regulation on this subject in early September. The Government will submit an Explanatory Memorandum on this proposal in the autumn; this will deal with the policy issues raised in that proposal, although a final view on these will only be taken after proper consultation with the judiciary and legal practitioners.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4103; 372 c451W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Children Custody Enforcement EU law Divorce EU action Parents Publications Parental responsibility Treaties
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk