HL Deb 20 April 2004 vol 660 c27WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will deal with the tax consequences of the Civil Partnership Bill in the Finance Bill 2004. [HL2407]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The Civil Partnership Bill was published on 31 March 2004. Any tax consequences of the Civil Partnership Bill will be addressed in the first available Finance Bill.