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Written Question
Civil Partnerships and Marriage
Wednesday 11th December 2024

Asked by: Lord Cameron of Lochiel (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Scotland Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to make an order under section 104 of the Scotland Act 1998 to enable pre-existing marriages to become civil partnerships.

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

The UK Government is currently engaging with the Scottish Government and considering their proposal. We will keep Parliament informed of any developments.