Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill

Lord Brennan of Canton Excerpts

Tuesday 5th February 2013 Commons Chamber

[Yvette Cooper]

That is a separate issue, on which there was no consultation. I am sure that there will be a debate on that in due course later in our consideration of the Bill, and I know that people have different views on it. I believe that the case for equal marriage is a very powerful one.

[Kevin Brennan (Cardiff West) (Lab)]

Is not the essential point that what was once the love that dared not speak its name will now have not only recognition in law, but equality before the law? Is that not something we should be proud of as a House?

[Yvette Cooper]

My hon. Friend is completely right to say that this Parliament should have pride in giving people equal rights to be respected and to have their relationships celebrated in the same way.