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Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill

I think I have one minute, and I want to support the Government. In particular, I want to thank them for their proposals in clause 107 and schedule 22. The truth is that they are a logical extension of the law, and have been the law in Northern Ireland for some time. There is no evidence in Northern Ireland that the law curtails religious freedom, comment or thought. With Northern Ireland being as it is, if that was the case we would have heard about it. The truth is that the British public will welcome the debate. On the subject of the religious divide, gay people are religious and carry through their religious belief. People who are not gay who are religious still support those who are gay. The issue is not about a division between those who are religious and those who are not. Human rights are about all people. Sexuality is not a gateway to a human right. A human right is— It being eight hours after the commencement of proceedings on the programme motion, Mr. Deputy Speaker put forthwith the Question already proposed from the Chair, pursuant to Order [this day]. Question agreed to. Bill accordingly read the Third time, and passed.