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Sex discrimination and religious discrimination should have no place in our society, so I am pleased that the Government are bringing forward measures to reform the succession to the Crown. However, the discussions with other Commonwealth Governments do seem to be dragging on for a long time. What is my right hon. Friend doing to ensure that those discussions come to a speedy and successful conclusion?
Sex discrimination and religious discrimination should have no place in our society, so I am pleased that the Government are bringing forward measures to reform the succession to the Crown. However, the discussions with other Commonwealth Governments do seem to be dragging on for a long time. What is my right hon. Friend doing to ensure that those discussions come to a speedy and successful conclusion?
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Alan Reid
(Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Deputy Prime Minister
Topical questions - Supplementary
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Answered on
5 July 2011
As my hon. Friend knows, both the Prime Minister and I have made it clear that we think there is a strong case for looking at the rules of the succession, as they clearly need updating in this day and age, but it is not quite as simple as that, because this is subject to consultation with all Commonwealth Governments. Discussions at official level are taking place between this Government and Commonwealth Governments. I acknowledge that that is not a very rapid process, but it is right that we should deal with this sensitive topic as collaboratively as possible with other Commonwealth Governments.
Subjects
Monarchy; Succession; House of Lords; Reform
Date
5 July 2011
Reference
530 c1361-2
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House of Commons chamber
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House of Commons
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what recent discussions he has had with Commonwealth Governments on reform of the Act of Settlement.
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what recent discussions he has had with Commonwealth Governments on reform of the Act of Settlement.
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Alan Reid
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Harper
(Conservative)
Answering body
Deputy Prime Minister
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Written questions
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Answered
Tabled on
29 June 2011
For answer on
5 July 2011
Answered on
5 July 2011
Both my right hon. Friends the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister have made it clear that they think Government should look at the rules which allow younger sons to inherit the Throne over their elder sisters. But this is a complex issue and not one which the UK can proceed with unilaterally. Discussions are continuing with the other Commonwealth countries who would be affected but it would not be appropriate to reveal the details.
Subjects
Monarchy; Succession
Date
5 July 2011
Reference
63497; 530 c1161W
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House of Commons