On 24 January the Culture Secretary, Maria Miller, presented the Bill to provide for same-sex marriage in England and Wales. The Long Title is as follows:

“Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes”.

The Bill has been set down for second reading in the Commons on 5 February and we understand that it is to be published on 25 January.