New Clause 1 — Education Act 1996

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Work and Pensions – in the House of Commons at 5:00 pm on 20 May 2013.

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Photo of Stephen Doughty Stephen Doughty Labour, Cardiff South and Penarth 5:00, 20 May 2013

Absolutely. I agree with my hon. Friend and we heard passionate evidence from school representatives on issues of homophobic bullying and the position of LGBT staff. I believe that a dangerous precedent would be set by giving special exemptions to registrars in particular, and for state employees not to have to apply the law of the state.