Written question asked by Lord Laird (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 18 July 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 August 2017. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 August 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Commonwealth: Republic of Ireland
- Question
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Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 6 July (HL206), whether they have had any discussions with (1) the Commonwealth Secretariat, (2) the governments of other Commonwealth nations, and (3) any other persons or bodies, concerning the Republic of Ireland re-joining the Commonwealth.
- Answer
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The UK Government has had no discussions with the Commonwealth Secretariat, the governments of other Commonwealth nations, or any other persons or bodies concerning the Republic of Ireland re-joining the Commonwealth. This is a matter for the Irish Government to discuss with the Commonwealth Secretariat. Decisions on membership are made by consensus by the Heads of all Commonwealth members.
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- HL1000
- Session
- 2017-19
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- Commonwealth Republic of Ireland
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