There is currently a glaring inequality, in that same-sex couples have no access to the civil marriage that those of us who are in heterosexual relationships take granted. That is the issue with which the Bill is designed to deal. What the review will do is examine the issue of civil partnerships in more detail to ensure that if there is a requirement for them, we can deal with it in a measured manner.
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Maria Miller
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 May 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.
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