Whether it plans to introduce legislation to allow registered celebrants of the Humanist Society to perform marriage ceremonies.

Answered Asked by Margaret Jamieson Lab Lodged 17 Sep 2002

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it plans to introduce legislation to allow registered celebrants of the Humanist Society to perform marriage ceremonies.

The answer

Answered by Richard Simpson on 30 Sep 2002 · 13 days after it was lodged, on time

The Scottish Executive have no immediate plans to introduce legislation to allow celebrants of the Humanist Society to perform marriage ceremonies in Scotland. However, as stated in reply to petition PE 333 by Charles Douglas on behalf of the Humanist Society of Scotland, the Scottish Executive will review this position when the Marriage (Scotland) Act 2002 has been operational for a suitable period.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-29417 by reference.