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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 10 December 2009. It occurred during Debate on Commonwealth: Democracy and Development.


Commonwealth: Democracy and Development

My Lords, it may be of benefit to the whole House if I rise briefly to give the noble Baroness the assurance she seeks. The Government are aware of the legal uncertainty for Members of the House who are Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland citizens, and we will legislate before the end of the current Session of Parliament to put the issue beyond doubt. I will provide a fuller explanation when I reply to the debate, but for the time being, I hope that the noble Baroness is reassured.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
715 c1168 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Commonwealth Corruption Climate change Developing countries Cyprus Democracy Health services Finance Homosexuality Education Human rights House of Lords Eligibility International assistance HIV/AIDS Politics and government Peers Republic of Ireland Young people Sri Lanka Zimbabwe Uganda Rwanda Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting G20 Fiji
Legislation
Electoral Administration Act 2006
Link
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