HC Deb 24 October 1994 vol 248 cc421-2W
Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Prime Minister what machinery exists for the Queen to receive the collective advice of the Heads of Government of all the Commonwealth countries of which she is head of state when matters arise which relate to the common constitutional link of the monarchy.

The Prime Minister

Her Majesty the Queen consults her Ministers in the United Kingdom, and in those countries of which she is sovereign, in matters relating to her capacity as Head of the Commonwealth.

Her Majesty also has contact with heads of state and Government of Commonwealth countries at the biennial Commonwealth heads of government meetings and on other occasions.

Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Prime Minister what communications he, or the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, has had with Heads of Government of other Commonwealth countries of which the Queen is sovereign on matters relating to the succession.

The Prime Minister

None.

Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Prime Minister what communications he, or the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, has had with heads of Government of other Commonwealth countries of which the Queen is sovereign on matters relating to the common constitutional link of the Crown since his answer of 17 December 1992,Official Report, column 352.

The Prime Minister

None.