I understand that. However, the noble and learned Lord is trying to break the notion of civil partnership as we understand it. I say to him that the issue of the churches being able to bless civil partnerships should be taken on board when considering the labour laws.
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Alli
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 10 July 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill.
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