§ Mr. HobanTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will list the rights which a married couple have, but a couple under the proposed civil relationships registration scheme would not have. [129235]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 11 September 2003]The consultation paper on civil partnership explains the main proposed rights and responsibilities that the Government has identified as important for same-sex couples who choose to register their partnerships. We are currently consulting on whether there are any significant rights and responsibilities not mentioned in the paper that should be addressed.