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Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 20 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 January 2018 (named day). It was answered by Chloe Smith (Conservative) on Monday, 8 January 2018 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Marriage: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will publish the dates of meetings with each of the leaders of the four main churches in Northern Ireland at which the recognition of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland was discussed; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Northern Ireland Office Ministers have a regular programme of engagement which includes community and faith groups. These meetings cover a wide range of topics. The focus of recent engagement has been the restoration of a functioning Northern Ireland Assembly, precisely so important decisions relating to issues such as same sex marriage are considered by locally accountable politicians.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120791
Session
2017-19
Related items
Religion: Northern Ireland
Wednesday, 7 February 2018
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Churches Homosexuality Marriage Northern Ireland
Link
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