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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 November 1997. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 November 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Australian counterpart concerning the arrangements being made for testing parliamentary and public opinion in Australia on whether that country should become a republic. - None.
Answer

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with his Australian counterpart concerning the arrangements being made for testing parliamentary and public opinion in Australia on whether that country should become a republic; and if he will make a statement. [14395] Mr. Fatchett: None.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14395; 300 c202W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Constitutions Australia Republicanism