Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill — Report (1st Day) (Continued)

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:55 pm on 8 July 2013.

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Photo of Lord Armstrong of Ilminster Lord Armstrong of Ilminster Crossbench 11:55, 8 July 2013

My Lords, I am in something of a dilemma, because Amendment 71 is consequential on Amendment 85, which is the substantive amendment, but it has been agreed between the usual channels that Amendment 85 will be for debate on Wednesday afternoon. If it is for the convenience of the House that we should not be too late—much too late—rising tonight, I will be content not to move Amendment 71 tonight but come back to it when we discuss Amendment 85. If Amendment 85 falls, Amendment 71 will not be required; if Amendment 85 is maintained, we will need an amendment of this kind either at Report or on Third Reading.

Amendment 71 not moved.

Amendments 72 to 74 not moved.

Schedule 4: Effect of extension of marriage: further provision

Amendment 75

Moved by Baroness Butler-Sloss

75: Schedule 4, page 28, line 6, leave out sub-paragraph (2) and insert—

“(2) In subsection (2)(a) after “that the respondent has committed adultery” insert “or a sexual act with a person of the same sex similar to adultery”.”