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Royal Marriages

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will now introduce the necessary arrangements to enable the Monarch or heir to the throne to marry a Roman Catholic.
Asked by
Lord Dubs (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
17 October 2007
Reference
5379; 695 c61WA
House
House of Lords
Royal Prerogative
I am pleasantly surprised to be called. The Under-Secretary said that she would listen carefully to representations. May I draw it to her attention that nobody has spoken in favour of her conservative position on the matter? There is a case for root and branch review of the power of the monarchical institution, including the prerogative powers, which are not always exercised only by Government. The right hon. Member for Suffolk, Coastal (Mr. Gummer) drew attention to the fact that no Catholic has been made a member of the Order of the Thistle for hundreds of years—that is royal prerogative. It is unacceptable. We need to re-examine the whole monarchical institution.
Asked by
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Answering body
Department for Constitutional Affairs
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
17 April 2007
Reference
459 c157-8
House
House of Commons
Catholics (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill.
Member
Lord Deben (Conservative)
Type
Ten minute rule bills
Date
20 February 2007
Reference
Bill 63 2006-07
House
House of Commons
Catholics (Prevention of Discrimination)

I beg to move,"That leave be given to bring in a Bill to remove remaining legislative discrimination against Catholics; to make provision for the independence and freedom of operation of Catholic institutions; and for connected purposes." In a civilised society there ought to be no reason to introduce this Bill....
Member
Lord Deben (Conservative)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
20 February 2007
Reference
457 c154-6
House
House of Commons
Catholics (Prevention of Discrimination)

Catholics (Prevention of Discrimination). Ten minute rule motion for leave to introduce a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 63). To be read a second time 15 June.
Lead member
Lord Deben
Type
Debates on bills
Date
20 February 2007
Reference
457 c154-6
House
House of Commons