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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

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

​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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1000
Session
2017-19
Related items
Commonwealth: Republic of Ireland
Thursday, 6 July 2017
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Commonwealth Republic of Ireland
Link
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