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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Strathclyde (Conservative) on Monday, 14 November 2011.


Houses of Parliament: Legislation

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any Bill in the past five years has been altered as a result of comments from the Prince of Wales or the Queen; and in what way.
Answer

By long-standing convention, communication between the Royal Family and the Government is not disclosed. It is subject to exemption under Section 37 of the Freedom of Information Act. However, in modern times, formal consent has never been refused, other than on the advice of Government Ministers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12963; 732 c111WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Legislation Monarchy Elizabeth II, Queen Charles III, King
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk