Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords] Debate

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Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]

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Committee stage & 3rd reading & 3rd reading: House of Commons & Committee: 1st sitting & Committee: 1st sitting: House of Commons
Wednesday 17th June 2020

(3 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alex Chalk Portrait Alex Chalk
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I do not suggest that any of the amendments are improper or immoderate, but not all of them would have the impact that my right hon. Friend calls for.

Alexander Stafford Portrait Alexander Stafford (Rother Valley) (Con)
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The Minister knows my grave concerns with the Bill, especially about the quickie nature of divorce. Will he reassure me that the Bill does not undermine the sacred marriage vows that I, and so many hon. Members, have taken?