Consultation paper

The Scottish Executive has accepted in principle the recommendation that same sex couples (ie homosexual couples) should be allowed to adopt children, and a consultation paper has been issued inviting voters to register their objections by 31 October, 2005.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Aug 2005, 01:00 BST

Few people, it seems, know about this proposal and even fewer about any consultation paper. Therefore, may I appeal for anybody with a view to write to R Girvan, Children and Young People's Group, 2C(S), Scottish Executive, Victoria Quay Edinburgh?

RALPH HARNESS

Fir Park, Tillicoultry

Clackmannanshire

Edinburgh