Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill Debate

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Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill

Baroness Winterton of Doncaster Excerpts
2nd reading
Friday 1st March 2024

(8 months, 4 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Neale Hanvey Portrait Neale Hanvey
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The hon. Gentleman made that point to me some days ago in the media, and I agree with him. I said, “I believe that you are earnestly trying to fix the problem and you are trying to reach across both sides”— I genuinely do believe that. But you cannot divorce yourself from the backdrop of queer theory activists who are causing mayhem, and will interpret, despite your reassurances and clarifications—

Baroness Winterton of Doncaster Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Rosie Winterton)
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Order. The hon. Gentleman knows that he must not address another Member directly. Please do so through the Chair.

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Baroness Winterton of Doncaster Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Rosie Winterton)
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Order. The hon. Gentleman should carry on.