First reading took place on 16 May. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.The 2013-14 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to amend the law on marriage to permit the Registrar General to permit certain charitable organisations to solemnise marriages
First reading took place on 16 May. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled. A bill to amend the law on marriage to permit the Registrar General to permit certain charitable organisations to solemnise marriages.