Thérèse Coffey
Main Page: Thérèse Coffey (Conservative - Suffolk Coastal)(11 years, 5 months ago)
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Maria Miller
My hon. Friend is right to say that this is all about strengthening marriage. Any individual who marries takes on a huge responsibility. Marriage strengthens our society and underlines commitment, and we should all welcome the fact that this move will enable more people to marry. This is as relevant today as it was 180 years ago.
Dr Thérèse Coffey (Suffolk Coastal) (Con)
Earlier this year, permission was granted for civil partnership ceremonies to be held in religious institutions. Will the Minister tell the House how many times that has actually happened?
Maria Miller
I will have to get back to my hon. Friend with those exact data, but I am sure that all the ceremonies that have taken place have been joyous occasions.