Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 December 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 December 2015. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Monday, 21 December 2015 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Marriage: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the reply by Lord Faulks on 18 November (HL Deb, col 132), whether they have commended the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 to the Northern Ireland Executive; and if not, what are the reasons behind the decision not to do so.
- Answer
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The UK Government has demonstrated its commitment tomarriagefor same sex couples by introducing it for England and Wales, and haswelcomedits introduction in other jurisdictions.
The UK Government recognises and respects the devolution settlement in Northern Ireland. The constitutional arrangements in place mean that any decision to extend marriage to same-sex couples in Northern Ireland is a matter for the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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- HL4281
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- 2015-16
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- Subjects
- Marriage Northern Ireland
- Legislation
- Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
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