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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2008.


British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the role of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat, based in Belfast, has changed since its creation; and, if so, what is its current role.
Answer

The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat was created under the Good Friday agreement in 1998 to bring together the two Governments to promote bilateral co-operation at all levels on all matters of mutual interest within the competence of both Governments. The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat continues to perform this function.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4317; 703 c106WA
Session
2007-08
Related items
Subjects
British Irish Intergovernmental Secretariat
Link
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