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January 26, 2007
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THE Catholic Church in Scotland today warned its adoption agencies might have to close because of new gay rights laws at Westminster.

It is claimed the new legislation would take precedence over Holyrood's own recentlyenacted adoption reforms.

AnExecutive spokesman had given an assurance that its laws would not affect the ability of faith-based adoption agencies to continue operating, although he acknowledged the new Westminster legislation could change that situation.

Archbishop of Glasgow, Mario Conti, issued a public plea to First Minister Jack McConnell to put the church's concerns to Tony Blair and other UK ministers.

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