LESBIAN AND GAY CLERGY AND MEETING OF ANGLICAN PRIMATES

Early day motion 1737, tabled 14 October 2003 by Martin Salter (Labour). Signed by 39 members.

That this House notes the meeting of the Anglican Primates in London on 15th to 17th October; trusts that lesbian and gay clergy will not be subject to further discrimination and harassment; regrets the treatment of Canon Jeffrey John following his proposed appointment as Bishop of Reading; and calls upon the Anglican Communion to show tolerance and understanding towards people of different sexual orientation.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 8, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1.