§ Lord Laird asked Her Majesty's Government:
§ Whether they consider that the prevention of a voter from joining the political party which forms the Government of the United Kingdom is compatible with basic human rights. [HL4285]
§ Lord Bassam of BrightonI refer the noble Lord to the Answer to his Question of 16 October 2000,Official Report, col. WA71, and would add that it applies whether or not the political party forms the Government of the United Kingdom.