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Written question asked by Viscount Stansgate (Labour) on Friday, 25 April 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 May 2025. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Monday, 12 May 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Counsellors of State

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to remove the restriction that renders Roman Catholics ineligible for consideration as a Counsellor of State.

Answer

There are no plans to make any changes to the eligibility criteria for Counsellors of State.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6908
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Catholicism Counsellors of state
Link
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