division_name: Civil Partnership Bill [Lords]
motion: <p class="" pid=".174.2/1" pwmotiontext="yes">I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.</p>
  
  <p class="" pid=".174.2/2" pwmotiontext="yes">The Bill represents a historic step on what has been a long journey to respect and dignity for lesbians and gay men in Britain. It is a natural progression in our vision to build an inclusive society. As such, it builds on reforms that began back in 1967 with Leo Abse's private Member's Bill, backed by the then Home Secretary, Roy Jenkins. The Government's commitment to equality has been strong and unequivocal. We have equalised the age of consent, outlawed discrimination in the workplace on the ground of sexual orientation, secured protection from homophobic hate crimes and supported the abolition of section 28.</p>
  
  <p pid=".250.2/1" pwmotiontext="yes"><i>Question put,</i> That the Bill be now read a Second time:&#8212;</p>
  
  <p pid=".250.2/2" pwmotiontext="yes"><i>The House divided:</i> Ayes 426, Noes 49.</p>