I am going to come on to the consultation, but, absolutely, that cannot lead to further delay because we now have a timeline in the Bill.

Thank you so much, Mr Speaker.

That is a very good point. I appreciate my hon.

I beg to move, That this House agrees with Lords amendment 1.

Is my hon. Friend talking about civil partnerships?

I know my hon. Friend is always vigilant, rather than suspicious.

Everybody wants to chip in, and of course I will give way to my right hon. Friend.

First, I echo the comments made by you, Mr Speaker, and all other Members on the senseless and brutal murder in New Zealand.

As I have mentioned, how one converts is one of them. My hon.

I beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith ( Standing Order No. 163), and negatived.