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Voluntary Adoption Sector (21 Feb 2007): Michael Weir: ...there has been much comment on rights, no couple—gay or heterosexual—has a right to adopt. We should be considering the rights of the child, which seem to be lost in much of the smoke and fury around the issue. As I have said, I personally do not agree with the stance of the Roman Catholic Church on gay adoption. I see absolutely no reason why gay couples cannot provide a...
Regional Foods Registration (18 Jun 2002): Mr Michael Weir: ...might constitute a bribe, but he says that he will come round and help me finish them off. We shall see. As I am sure the Minister and all other hon. Members are aware, the Arbroath smokie is a smoked haddock, a delicacy that has been produced in my home town for centuries. Indeed, it is believed to have been invented by the monks at Arbroath abbey, even before the abbey hosted the signing...

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