4Supplementary provisions
(1)
In this Measure “the 1949 Act” means the Marriage Act 1949 (12, 13 & 14 Geo 6 c. 76) and, unless the context otherwise requires, expressions used in this Measure have the same meaning as in the 1949 Act.
(2)
Where a marriage has been solemnized—
(a)
in accordance with section 1(1) above, or
(b)
on the authority of a common licence granted by virtue of section 2 above,
it shall not be necessary in support of the marriage to give any proof that either party had a qualifying connection with the parish in which the marriage was solemnized and no evidence shall be given to prove the contrary in any proceedings touching the validity of the marriage.