CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS

Early day motion 116, tabled 26 November 2003 by David Davis (Conservative). Signed by 23 members.

That this House respects the fact that people in society choose to live their lives in many different ways; welcomes moves to end discrimination against same-sex couples; recognises that the Civil Partnerships Bill intends to address such discrimination; and calls on the Government to continue to respect the religious institution of marriage.

Signatures by party: Conservative 16, Liberal Democrat 4, Labour 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.