Member of Parliament
Lord Stewart of Dirleton
Member since
06 Nov 2020
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12 Jan 2026
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HANSARDIntegrated Communities StrategySome couples have a legally binding religious marriage, while others do not, whether by choice or because they did not know that they could. We need a much better understanding of…17 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated Communities Strategy[ Inaudible ]—difficulties in addressing this issue that mean we are doing so with the greatest care. The Law Commission separately is looking at aspects of the problem and has…17 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated Communities StrategyMy Lords, my noble friend’s concern about this matter is indeed a matter of record. The Government are aware that the Law Commission is tasked with investigating the matter and…17 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated Communities StrategyMy Lords, the Government have no intention of kicking the matter into the long grass. The Law Commission’s report is anticipated in the second part of next year. In the mean-…17 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated Communities StrategyMy Lords, I am obliged to the noble Baroness for her correction. With regard to a change in the law, it is precisely to avoid the creation of inconsistency and anomaly that the…17 Nov 2020
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