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Written question asked by Lord Tebbit (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 August 2011.


Commonwealth

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that Parliament is able to debate and express a view upon the admission of further states to the Commonwealth before such admissions are agreed.
Answer

Membership of the Commonwealth is a matter for the Commonwealth Secretariat and decisions are made by consensus of the heads of all member states. The Government would consult fully before making any decision on whether to support the admission of any further states.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11313; 729 c392WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Commonwealth
Thursday, 15 September 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Notes
Answer received between Monday 25 July and Monday 1 August 2011.
Subjects
Commonwealth Membership Parliamentary scrutiny
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk