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  Crime and Disorder Bill [Lords] - Reduction in age at which certain sexual acts are lawful
  
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   I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.
  
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     Mr. Deputy Speaker  (Mr. Michael Lord):   
   With this, it will be convenient to discuss the following amendments: Amendment (a) to the proposed clause, in line 2, after 'sixteen', insert
  
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  Later in his speech, my right hon. Friend said:
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  "it is wrong to treat a man as inferior because his sexuality is different.
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  A society that has learned, over time, racial and sexual equality can surely come to terms with equality of sexuality. That is the moral case for change tonight. It is our chance to welcome people--I do not care whether there are 50,000, 500,000 or 5 million; it matters not a damn--into full membership of our society on equal terms. It is our chance to do good, and we should take it."--[ Official Report , 21 February 1994; Vol.238, c.98-101 .]
  <p>It being six and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on consideration of the Bill,  Madam Speaker,  pursuant to the Order [16 June] and the Resolution[18 June], put forthwith the Question already proposed from the Chair. </p>
  
  <p><i>Those voting Aye in this division were voting to reduce the age at which homosexual sex is legal to 16.</i></p>
  
  <p>The House divided:  Ayes 336, Noes 129.</p>
  
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