Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative). It was answered by Tony Baldry (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 January 2013 on behalf of the Church Commissioners.
Same-sex Marriage
- Question
- To ask the honourable Member for Banbury, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent representations he has received on the implications of same-sex marriage for the Church.
- Answer
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The Church has had a series of discussions with the Government Equalities Office and officials over the past few weeks regarding the drafting of the Government’s Bill. There have also been meetings between senior Church representatives and the Secretary of State.
The Church of England’s position on the issues of principle were set out clearly in the published submission from the two archbishops last June. I understand that the Bill is to be published later today, and I would prefer to defer any further comment on the detailed drafting of it until Second Reading, which I understand will be soon.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 139091
- 557 cc455-6
- Session
- 2012-13
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- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Homosexuality Marriage
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