Debates between Lord Stewart of Dirleton and Baroness Featherstone during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Humanist Marriages

Debate between Lord Stewart of Dirleton and Baroness Featherstone
Monday 25th April 2022

(2 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Stewart of Dirleton Portrait Lord Stewart of Dirleton (Con)
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Because, my Lords, the question of marriage is a complex one and the Government do not wish to act prematurely where to do so may be to the prejudice of one group at the expense of others.

Baroness Featherstone Portrait Baroness Featherstone
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My Lords, will the Government give an estimate of the timescale for reform after the Law Commission has reported favourably?