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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Dubs (Labour). It was answered by Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 January 2011.


Equality: Act of Settlement

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any proposals to amend the Act of Settlement to afford equal rights to the Throne for daughters of the Sovereign and Roman Catholics.
Answer

My Lords, the Government do not have any plans to amend the Act of Settlement.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
723 c1169 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Catholicism Women Equality Monarchy Succession
Legislation
Act of Settlement 1700
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk