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Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 7 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 February 2002. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 February 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent representations he has received regarding adoption by unmarried couples - Inc figures.
Answer

Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent representations he has received regarding adoption by unmarried couples. [35528] Jacqui Smith: Since the introduction of the Adoption and Children Bill on 19 October 2001, the Department has received representations regarding adoption by unmarried couples from BAAF Adoption and Fostering, three hon. Members and one private individual.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35528; 380 c1082W;380 c1084W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Adoption Cohabitation
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk