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Equality Bill

I also thank the Bishops, former Bishops and theologians who wrote to the Times to add their support to the amendment. I am clearly disappointed by the response from the right reverent Prelate the Bishop of Bradford, but I hear his argument. That disappointment is nothing compared with the words which the Leader of the House uttered, but let me say this to those outside and to everyone in this House; the Leader of the House and the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, have been supporters of these rights throughout their time in office and on the Back Benches, they have worked incredibly hard to secure us our free vote, and I thank them wholeheartedly for their continued support, whatever small print they were forced to read out. On that basis, I beg to test the opinion of the House. Division on Amendment 53 Contents 95; Not-Contents 21. Amendment 53 agreed. Clause 201 : Harmonisation Amendments 54 to 56 not moved. Schedule 24 : Harmonisation: exceptions Amendment 57 Schedule 24 : Harmonisation: exceptions Amendment 57 Moved by