Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Wednesday, 27 January 2010 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Crown Accession

Question: The right hon. and learned Lady was right the second time. In March, the Lord Chancellor himself said that the sort of anti-Catholic and anti-woman provisions at the centre of our constitution have no place in a modern society, and that the Prime Minister was ready to consult Commonwealth Heads of Government. Will the right hon. and learned Lady suggest that he write to them, if he is too busy to consult, so that we can get on with this reform?

Answer: As the Prime Minister has said, people recognise the need for change, but that change can be brought about only by the Prime Minister working with the 16 other countries. The discussions are continuing. We cannot speak for those other countries, but we are sure that progress will be made.

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