Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 July 1997. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Friday, 4 July 1997 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: What communications have been received in the past two years from other governments under the Statute of Westminster Act 1931 authorising the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to enact legislation relating to the succession to the throne. - (Holding answer 3 July 1997).

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Prime Minister what communications have been received in the past two years from other Governments under the Statute of Westminster Act 1931 authorising the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to enact legislation relating to the succession to the throne. [6561] The Prime Minister: [holding answer 3 July 1997]: As far as I am aware, none, although I cannot answer for the previous Administration.

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