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My Lords, does the Minister agree that, as a country, we oppose discrimination on grounds of gender or religion? It is curious, to say the least, that we allow such discrimination to continue in the succession to the Throne. Does he also agree that, given that there is a bar on Roman Catholics, it is odd that there is no bar against Jews, Muslims, Hindus or even atheists? Does he further agree that the matter is of some urgency? If His Royal Highness Prince William and his bride have children, it would be invidious to change the arrangements then. The time to do it is surely now.
My Lords, does the Minister agree that, as a country, we oppose discrimination on grounds of gender or religion? It is curious, to say the least, that we allow such discrimination to continue in the succession to the Throne. Does he also agree that, given that there is a bar on Roman Catholics, it is odd that there is no bar against Jews, Muslims, Hindus or even atheists? Does he further agree that the matter is of some urgency? If His Royal Highness Prince William and his bride have children, it would be invidious to change the arrangements then. The time to do it is surely now.
Asked by
Lord Dubs
(Labour)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
10 January 2011
My Lords, I might agree with many of the propositions that the noble Lord has put forward, but as the previous Administration recognised, we are dealing with Acts of Parliament that govern not only us but a number of countries where the Queen is Head of State. For that reason, we have been proceeding with extreme caution.
Legislation
Act of Settlement 1700
Subjects
Catholicism; Women; Equality; Monarchy; Succession
Date
10 January 2011
Reference
723 c1169-70
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any proposals to amend the Act of Settlement to afford equal rights to the Throne for daughters of the Sovereign and Roman Catholics.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any proposals to amend the Act of Settlement to afford equal rights to the Throne for daughters of the Sovereign and Roman Catholics.
Asked by
Lord Dubs
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord McNally
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
10 January 2011
Answered on
10 January 2011
My Lords, the Government do not have any plans to amend the Act of Settlement.
Legislation
Act of Settlement 1700
Subjects
Catholicism; Women; Equality; Monarchy; Succession
Date
10 January 2011
Reference
723 c1169
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, my noble friend mentioned the difficulty of this complex issue and consulting the Commonwealth, but have the Government started that consultation? Also, could he mention one Commonwealth country that would be against these proposals?
My Lords, my noble friend mentioned the difficulty of this complex issue and consulting the Commonwealth, but have the Government started that consultation? Also, could he mention one Commonwealth country that would be against these proposals?
Asked by
Lord Dubs
(Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
2 April 2009
My Lords, I am certainly not going into the question of what Commonwealth countries may or may not have said on this issue; that would be quite inappropriate and wrong. As I understand it, discussions have started and are continuing.
Subjects
Catholicism; Women; Marriage; Monarchy; Succession; Royal family
Date
2 April 2009
Reference
709 c1180
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they propose to change the Act of Settlement 1700.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they propose to change the Act of Settlement 1700.
Asked by
Lord Dubs
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Bach
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
21 January 2009
To bring about changes to the law on succession would be a complex undertaking involving amendment or repeal of a number of items of related legislation, as well as requiring the consent of legislatures of member nations of the Commonwealth. We are examining this complex area although there are no immediate plans to legislate. In the mean time, the Government have always opposed discrimination in all its forms, including against Roman Catholics, and we will continue to do so.
Legislation
Act of Settlement 1700
Subjects
Monarchy; Succession
Date
21 January 2009
Reference
533; 706 c201WA
House
House of Lords
My Lords, would my noble friend accept the simple proposition that the monarchy should embrace the values of our society? Those values include not discriminating against women and not discriminating against one particular religion. Are those two arguments not sufficient to justify having another look at the issue?
My Lords, would my noble friend accept the simple proposition that the monarchy should embrace the values of our society? Those values include not discriminating against women and not discriminating against one particular religion. Are those two arguments not sufficient to justify having another look at the issue?
Asked by
Lord Dubs
(Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
30 October 2008
My Lords, I recall the noble Lord moving the Second Reading of his Private Member’s Bill just before the 2005 general election. Indeed, in preparation for this Question, I read his speech. Of course, these are issues of great importance, but the solving of them is much more complex than it looks at first instance, and, frankly, they are not a priority for us at present.
Subjects
Monarchy
Date
30 October 2008
Reference
704 c1689
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
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 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)
Answered by
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
17 October 2007
The Government have always stood firmly against discrimination in all its forms, including against Roman Catholics, and they will continue to do so. To bring about change to the law on succession would be a complex undertaking involving amendment or repeal of a number of items of related legislation, as well as requiring the consent of legislatures of member nations of the Commonwealth. The Government have no immediate plans to legislate in this area.
Subjects
Catholicism; Marriage; Monarchy; Succession; Royal family
Date
17 October 2007
Reference
5379; 695 c61WA
House
House of Lords
Whether they have any proposal that primogeniture in succession to the throne should be abolished.
Whether they have any proposal that primogeniture in succession to the throne should be abolished.
Asked by
Lord Dubs
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Falconer of Thoroton
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Procedure
Topical questions (HL)
For answer on
11 January 2006
Answered on
11 January 2006
My Lords, it is not right to have gender discrimination, including in the choice of the succession, but there is no groundswell for change. A change would require complex constitutional legislation and consultation with the Commonwealth. We have no plans to embark on such a course.
Subjects
Equality; Gender; Monarchy; Succession
Date
11 January 2006
Reference
677 c162
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I thank my noble and learned friend for an Answer that is not very helpful. Surely, the monarchy should reflect the values of our society. It cannot do that if succession is based upon discrimination against women. Does my noble and learned friend agree that the Queen has demonstrated throughout her reign that women can do the job as well as, and probably better than, men? Is there not a case for change?
My Lords, I thank my noble and learned friend for an Answer that is not very helpful. Surely, the monarchy should reflect the values of our society. It cannot do that if succession is based upon discrimination against women. Does my noble and learned friend agree that the Queen has demonstrated throughout her reign that women can do the job as well as, and probably better than, men? Is there not a case for change?
Asked by
Lord Dubs
(Labour)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
11 January 2006
My Lords, we have a Queen who is widely admired throughout the world. The heir to the throne is a man, the heir to the throne’s son is a man and his second son is a man. Now is not the time to embark on change.
Subjects
Equality; Gender; Monarchy; Succession
Date
11 January 2006
Reference
677 c162-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I detect a slight hint in my noble and learned friend’s Answer that, if there were marches down Whitehall saying ““end gender discrimination”” as regards the monarchy, the Government might be persuaded to change their mind. I put a serious point to him: he has said that the heir to the throne is male and that his son is male; yes, but it would be invidious to consider legislation when Prince William is married and has children. Doing so then would be too late.
My Lords, I detect a slight hint in my noble and learned friend’s Answer that, if there were marches down Whitehall saying ““end gender discrimination”” as regards the monarchy, the Government might be persuaded to change their mind. I put a serious point to him: he has said that the heir to the throne is male and that his son is male; yes, but it would be invidious to consider legislation when Prince William is married and has children. Doing so then would be too late.
Asked by
Lord Dubs
(Labour)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
11 January 2006
My Lords, as I say, there is no groundswell for change at the moment. We abhor gender discrimination. Let us not hypothesise about what may happen in the future.
Subjects
Equality; Gender; Monarchy; Succession
Date
11 January 2006
Reference
677 c163
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Succession to the Crown Bill (HL). Queen's consent signified. Lords second reading debate. Motion for second reading withdrawn. Bill withdrawn.
Succession to the Crown Bill (HL). Queen's consent signified. Lords second reading debate. Motion for second reading withdrawn. Bill withdrawn.
Lead member
Lord Dubs
Answering member
Lord Falconer of Thoroton
Department
Department for Constitutional Affairs
Type
Debates on bills
Legislative stage
Second reading
Procedure
Private members' bills proceedings; Queen's consent
Legislation
Succession to the Crown Bill (HL) 2004/05
Subjects
Catholicism; Women; Gender; Marriage; Monarchy; Succession; Royal family
Date
14 January 2005
Reference
668 c495-515
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Succession to the Crown Bill (HL). Lords presentation and first reading (HL Bill 11 of 2004/05).
Succession to the Crown Bill (HL). Lords presentation and first reading (HL Bill 11 of 2004/05).
Lead member
Lord Dubs
Type
Debates on bills
Legislative stage
First reading
Procedure
Private members' bills proceedings
Legislation
Succession to the Crown Bill (HL) 2004/05
Subjects
Catholicism; Women; Gender; Marriage; Monarchy; Succession; Roman Catholic Church; Royal family
Date
8 December 2004
Reference
667 c903
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords