Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 2:14 pm on 5 February 2013.

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Photo of Roger Gale Roger Gale Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Full Member) 2:14, 5 February 2013

The argument is not mine, but that of an eminent lawyer in this House. Its merit is that it would create what I think the hon. Gentleman wants, which is equality. It would create a level playing field and it would leave marriage and faith to those who understand that marriage means faith and that marriage means the union between a man and a woman and nothing else.