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Proceeding contribution from Lord Harper (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 1 July 2010. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Act of Settlement.


Act of Settlement

The hon. Gentleman is right to highlight that point. Cardinal O'Brien in Scotland, for example, is much firmer about wanting to move quickly on this. However, this merely highlights the complexity of the debate. There is not even a single clear view within the Catholic Church in these islands. Some very significant Catholics think that the law should be changed, but should not be rushed or done in a way that causes the monarchy difficulty.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
512 c1112 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Church of England Catholicism Church and state Monarchy Succession Roman Catholic Church
Legislation
Coronation Oath Act 1688
Royal Marriages Act 1772
Act of Settlement 1700
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk