Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill

Debate between Lord Elton and Baroness Thornton

Wednesday 19th June 2013 Lords Chamber

[Lord Elton]

The noble Lord has not, as far as I know, addressed his second amendment at all. I do not think that there is any time for it tonight but, very briefly, I give notice that will we need a debate on the legal opinions that have been expressed on whether the Bill will affect the right of parents to withdraw their children from sex education. We may have an opportunity to do that at the next stage. I put it on record that if the noble Lord does not address it, I will table an amendment to give such an opportunity.

[Baroness Thornton]

I will address both Amendment 23 and Amendment 24, as the noble Lord, Lord Dear, himself said—