Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Tunnicliffe (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2008.

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Question: Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 14 July (WA 106), what is meant by ““mutual interest””; and who takes the decision whether an issue is of ““mutual interest””.

Answer: There continue to be many areas of mutual interest for the British-Irish Intergovernmental Secretariat and which the British and Irish Governments discuss within the framework of the conference. Examples of these include co-operation on security and criminal justice matters, equality and human rights issues and north/south and east/west matters. Areas where bilateral co-operation occur are discussed and jointly agreed by both Governments.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5010; 703 c199WA
Session: 2007-08
Related items: British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Monday, 14 July 2008
Written questions
House of Lords; British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
Monday, 3 November 2008
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House of Lords; British-Irish Intergovernmental Secretariat
Monday, 29 September 2008
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House of Lords
Subjects: British Irish Intergovernmental Secretariat
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk