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Debate between Tim Farron and Simon Hughes
Tuesday 11th November 2014

(9 years, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Simon Hughes Portrait Simon Hughes
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My hon. Friend is right that Jews and Quakers receive particular consideration, and I am also aware that—according to the figures we have—between 600 and 800 people conduct humanist weddings every year, although they are not legally valid. I understand the importance of the issue and I was fully supportive of the legislation when it went through the House. I undertake to give a full report to the House with a proposal on how we should move forward before the end of the year.

Tim Farron Portrait Tim Farron (Westmorland and Lonsdale) (LD)
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14. Whether it is the Government’s policy for the UK to remain a party to the European convention on human rights; and if he will make a statement.