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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 June 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 June 2017. It was answered by Damian Green (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 June 2017 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Marriage: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has made representations to the Democratic Unionist Party leader, Arlene Foster on the extension of (a) civil partnerships and (b) same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.

Answer

The Government remains absolutely committed to LGBT equality and the Prime Minister has been very clear that any arrangement with the DUP will not affect LGBT rights in the UK. This is a devolved matter and is therefore for a reformed Northern Ireland Executive to determine.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Civil partnerships Homosexuality Marriage Northern Ireland Democratic Unionist Party
Link
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