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Equality Bill [Lords]

Proceeding contribution from Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 21 November 2005. It occurred during Debate on bills on Equality Bill (HL).

As the Minister knows, Liberal Democrats welcome the Bill. Will she address a group of people who have not been mentioned in her speech: couples—one man, one woman—who have chosen not to marry, but have remained together for years as a partnership? Will such partnerships be recognised by the Government either through the Bill, or in the near future?