Written questions

Marriage: Reform

Commons · Question 108114 · Tabled 23 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 29 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Zöe Franklin

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Department plans to consult directly with independent celebrants as part of the development of marriage law reform.

Answer

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 29 Jan 2026

The Government recognises the contribution that independent celebrants make to the wedding industry and will be seeking their views amongst a range of others to inform the consultation paper.As part of the consultation, we will invite views on the introdu...