That would not be possible in the Church of England, for example, where there can be no blessing without the liturgy. That could never be the case until the liturgy is approved by the synod.
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Alli
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 19 June 2013.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
746 c286
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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Timestamp
2022-04-15 20:51:48 +0100
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