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Written question asked by Lord Janner of Braunstone (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Verma (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 October 2011.


Marriage: Same-sex Civil Marriage

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have plans to legislate for gay marriage; and, if so, when.
Answer

On 17 September the Government announced their intention to publish a formal consultation on equal civil marriage in March 2012. This would allow us to make any legislative changes before the end of this Parliament.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12279; 731 c80WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Homosexuality Marriage
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk