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Written question asked by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Monday, 23 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 October 2023. It was answered by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 October 2023 on behalf of the Church Commissioners.


Marriage: Sexual Intercourse

Question

To ask the Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what physical acts the Church refers to when teaching that sexual intimacy outside of marriage is forbidden.

Answer

The Living in Love and Faith process has always sought to recognise that the expression of sexual intimacy between two people cannot be reduced to a small set of defined actions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
203748
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Church of England Marriage Sexual intercourse
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk