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Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill

Forgive me but I will not give way because a lot of colleagues wish to speak.

I am pleased with amendment 53, but what my hon. Friend the Member for Enfield, Southgate (Mr Burrowes) said about the chill factor is important. I advise the House to be very careful. Despite all that has been said here, lots of people out there will feel unable to express, or will be inhibited from expressing, their true opinion that marriage can only be between a man and a woman. That is because we live in a politically correct society. It will be interesting to see what happens to teachers. How many teachers will feel able to express their views, even in denominational schools, for fear of upsetting their political masters and losing their jobs?

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
566 c1049 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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