Results 1-9 of 9 for gay speaker:Andrew Robathan

HIV-AIDS (1 May 2001)

Mr Andrew Robathan: ...addicts, homosexuals and haemophiliacs. That was true in Britain to begin with, but has been changing dramatically. Indeed, in 1999 for the first time heterosexually acquired cases of HIV exceeded gay HIV infection. That was quite a milestone in HIV-AIDS in t his country. I see that the hon. Member for Walthamstow (Mr. Gerrard), who chairs the all-party group on AIDS, is present; it was at...

European Affairs (23 Nov 2000)

Mr Andrew Robathan: ...and the agenda of our continental partners catch up with us. We know what many people in Europe intend, because they have told us. We should believe what they say. Why do we dismiss it with such gay abandon? When Joschka Fischer talks about wanting to elect a president, that is what he wants: he means it. They are honest about the issue on the continent. They say, "Of course we want...

Defence and the Armed Forces (1 Nov 2000)

Mr Andrew Robathan: ...unmarried couples.—[Official Report, 12 January 2000; Vol. 342, c. 297] It is quite straightforward—until one reads The Sunday Times from last weekend: Army welcomes boyfriend of openly gay officer.The boyfriend of the first openly gay officer in the Royal Navy has been accepted as the equivalent of a naval wife. I do not believe everything that I read in the newspapers, but it...

Orders of the Day — Local Government Bill [Lords] (11 Apr 2000)

Mr Andrew Robathan: ...I, too, would have thought that it is difficult to promote homosexuality. However, a report in The Times today, states that Berkshire health authority has issued a pamphlet called "Connect"—a gay newsletter aimed at children and young people of 11 years and older that teaches them how to cruise for sex. The hon. Lady might recall from the time when we were young that, sometimes,...

Orders of the Day — Local Government Bill [Lords] (11 Apr 2000)

Mr Andrew Robathan: .... Perhaps he overstates the case, but it is an important marker, which Labour Members should consider carefully. The Government have given the matter such priority because they have bought a wider gay agenda. They have bought the aggressive single-issue pressure group lobbying to which we have all been subjected. Indeed, I am sure that the hon. Member for Witney (Mr. Woodward) is about to...

Armed Forces (ECHR) (12 Jan 2000)

Mr Andrew Robathan: ...distinguished armed forces so that they will no longer have the respect that they have had up to now. I have a supplementary question on a point that may further undermine the armed forces. Will gay partners be allowed to share married quarters?

Orders of the Day — Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill: Exceptions (10 Feb 1999)

Mr Andrew Robathan: ...couples is long overdue and"— those words are underlined— other benefits already enjoyed by heterosexual couples need to be extended"— those words, too, are underlined— to gay couples. They include … adoption rights for same-sex couples, housing rights for same sex couples, pension rights for same sex couples.Thankfully, we have a government who are committed...

Orders of the Day — Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill (25 Jan 1999)

Mr Andrew Robathan: ...of rubbish that I have had arrived this morning from the National AIDS Trust, which said: equalising the age of consent for homosexual sex will have significant health promotion benefits for young gay men … In this sense, an equal age of consent recognises young people's basic right to health. I understand that there are strongly held principles involved, but I have to disagree with...

Orders of the Day — Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill (25 Jan 1999)

Mr Andrew Robathan: ...quotation that I have from a spokesperson is correct. It says: We find ourselves in the ludicrous situation of handing out condoms to girls who are 16, to heterosexual boys who are 16, but not to gay 16-year-olds". It would be better if Barnados encouraged and taught abstinence and self-control in all 16-year-olds in their care. I shall not be giving my son one of those little Barnardos...