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Church of England Marriage Measure

Delegated Legislation – in the House of Commons at 7:00 pm on 7 May 2008.

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Ordered,

That the Church of England Marriage Measure, which was laid before this House on 30th April, be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee.— [ Mr. Alan Campbell .]

Photo of Alan Haselhurst Alan Haselhurst Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means

With the leave of the House, I shall put together the motions relating to trade descriptions and consumer protection.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Delegated legislation">Standing Order No. 118 (6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation) ,

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