Schedule 4 - Effect on marriage
Gender Recognition Bill [Lords]
5:15 pm
Mr Andrew Selous (South West Bedfordshire, Conservative)
I understand the Minister's point, but I return to the example of my church, because it is the one that I know best. The information that was shared initially by one or two people who checked me out for my beliefs and suitability would probably have then been shared with the senior pastor and a very small team of elders, as they are called. My reading of the Bill suggests that they would be subject to a £5,000 fine if they did so. I would be happy to consider any constraints that the Minister might want to place on
the provision so that information definitely does not go outside the church and is shared only within the pastoral team or other group.