I make the point that, at the time, both the noble and learned Lord and I would have said to Conservative Ministers, “Please consult with the people”. They would have found that the people clearly said, “No way do we want this”. They would then not have got into the difficulties they did when it got to the rest of the United Kingdom.
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Martin of Springburn
(Crossbench)
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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