Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill

John Hemming Excerpts

Monday 20th May 2013 Commons Chamber

[John Hemming (Birmingham, Yardley) (LD)]

I support the Bill, but I also have some concerns, which is why I have signed new clause 6. Does my hon. Friend agree that we need to start understanding people’s sensitivities, instead of trying to impose a secular consensus on the faith organisations?

[Mr Leigh]

Absolutely. My hon. Friend, who speaks from the Liberal Democrat Benches, makes the point in a calm and measured way, far better than I could.