Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James MacCleary and Alex Davies-Jones

Tuesday 3rd June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Alex Davies-Jones]

No one will be more excited to don a hat for the first legally binding humanist wedding than me. However, we must consider whether legislating to provide for humanist marriage would introduce further differential treatment in this complex area of law. That is why we need to make sure that we take the time to get this right. It would also not address other issues in marriage law that affect all groups. As a responsible Government, we have to consider this before we set out our position. I appreciate that means that the hon. Lady will have to wait just a little bit longer.

[James MacCleary (Lewes) (LD)]

12. What steps her Department is taking to support the operation of HMP Lewes.