Debate contribution: Marriage Notice Forms: Step-parents

Debate contribution by Mr Peter Martin on 23 June 2026.

MLA: Mr Peter Martin
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 23 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Marriage Notice Forms: Step-parents
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5636910

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I thank the Minister for his answer. I asked the question because of a constituent who came to me. It was clear that the young lady did not want her biological father to be on her marriage licence; she wanted her stepfather to be on it because that was the relationship that she had and enjoyed. I take it from your answer that it would require legislative rather than policy change in GRO.

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3777/22-27.

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