Succession to the Crown Bill

Debate between Lord Lea of Crondall and Lord Trefgarne

Wednesday 13th March 2013 Lords Chamber

[Lord Lea of Crondall]

My Lords, like others, I am interested to see how much clarification emerges from consideration of this amendment. I was very interested to hear of the policy shifts in the Roman Catholic Church. I was not aware how far they had gone. I very much welcome the fact that Anglicans and Roman Catholics can agree on the line described by the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Guildford, so I will not support the amendment.

[Lord Trefgarne]

My Lords, I support my noble friend’s amendment; it goes in the right direction. It may not be perfectly worded, but the principle is right.