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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 6 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Polygamy: Research

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 19 May 2025 to Question 50158 on Polygamy, if she will make it her policy to commission research on this issue.

Answer

The department has no plans to commission research on this issue. It has been the policy of successive governments to prevent the formation of polygamous households in the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58015
Session
2024-26
Related items
Polygamy
Friday, 16 May 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Research Islam Legal systems Polygamy
Link
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