Standard Motion · S4M-06708 · Session 4
Equal Marriage a Step Closer in Britain
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the news that on 21 May 2013 the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill passed its latest stage in the House of Commons and will now be considered in the House of Lords on 3 June; understands that the proposed legislation makes provisions for the marriage of same-sex couples in England and Wales, gender change by married persons and civil partners, consular functions in relation to marriage and the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas; understands that the progress of this has been widely supported by many in Scotland, and looks forward to the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill being introduced soon.
Signatures by party
21 MSPs besides the lodger · 10 from other partiesParty on the day each MSP signed. Signing a motion is voluntary and not whipped. Who signs whose motions
Vote
No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.
Supporters
21 MSPsLab 11 SNP 6 Ind 2 Green 1 LD 1
Show all 21 supporters by party
Lab 11
- Jackie Baillie
- Jayne Baxter
- Kezia Dugdale
- Iain Gray
- Jenny Marra
- Margaret McCulloch
- Margaret McDougall
- Anne McTaggart
- Elaine Murray
- John Pentland
- Dr Richard Simpson
SNP 6
Ind 2
Green 1
LD 1
Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4M-06708 by reference.