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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 27 June 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 July 2017. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 July 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Commonwealth: Republic of Ireland

Question

Her Majesty's Government what part, if any, they are playing in discussions about the Republic of Ireland re-joining the Commonwealth.

Answer

The British Government has had no discussions with the Irish Government on the Republic of Ireland re-joining the Commonwealth. This would be a matter for the Irish Government to discuss with the Commonwealth Secretariat.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL206
Session
2017-19
Related items
Commonwealth: Republic of Ireland
Tuesday, 1 August 2017
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Commonwealth Republic of Ireland
Link
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