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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 they will, in future, publish all correspondence between Ministers and the Prince of Wales and the Queen in connection with Bills for which their consent is sought.
Answer

By long-standing convention, communication between the Royal Family and the Government is not disclosed. There are no plans to publish any future correspondence between the Government, the Queen or the Prince of Wales in relation to their consent for Bills.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12964; 732 c111WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Legislation Monarchy Elizabeth II, Queen Charles III, King
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk