Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill

Edward Leigh Excerpts
Tuesday 21st May 2013

(11 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Edward Leigh Portrait Mr Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (Con)
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We are on the edge of a profound social change. What a pity there was nothing in the manifesto. What a pity we did not have a Committee stage on the Floor of the House. What a pity we had only two hours to discuss the protection of people in the workplace. This change has been made tonight without full discussion; now it is over to the other place.