Mr John Lyons

Former Labour MP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden

Gay Rights

A vote for gay rights would be a vote for homosexual people to have the same rights as heterosexuals (including for example the ability to marry, an equal age of consent, and the right to adopt) and for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation to be illegal.

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Mr John Lyons generally voted for equal gay rights

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Major votes

  • On 12 Oct 2004: Mr John Lyons voted yes on Civil Partnership Bill [Lords] Show vote
  • On 25 May 2004: Mr John Lyons voted against allowing mixed sex marriages which become a same sex marriage to remain valid as long as neither party objected. Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2003: Mr John Lyons voted to repeal a ban on the promotion of homosexuality in schools. Show vote
  • On 4 Nov 2002: Mr John Lyons was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — Suitability Of Adopters Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 9 Nov 2004: Mr John Lyons voted no on Categories of civil partners other than same sex couples Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2004: Mr John Lyons voted yes on Civil Partnerships Bill [Lords] — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2003: Mr John Lyons voted against requiring reports on the impact of repealing a ban on the promotion of homosexuality in schools. Show vote
  • On 20 May 2002: Mr John Lyons was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — [3rd Allotted Day] — Clause 131 — General interpretation, etc. Show vote
  • On 16 May 2002: Mr John Lyons was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] — Applications for adoption Show vote
  • On 29 Oct 2001: Mr John Lyons voted yes on Adoption and Children Bill (Programme) — Consideration and Third Reading Show vote
  • On 24 Oct 2001: Mr John Lyons was absent for a vote on Relationships (Civil Registration) Show vote

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