§ Lord Lester of Herne Hillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean on 2 July (WA 27), whether the United Kingdom will participate in the work of the European Commission for Democracy through Law; and, if not, whether they will indicate when they are likely to be in a position to announce their decision.
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanI refer the noble Lord to the Answer I gave on 2 July. Consideration of whether the United Kingdom should participate in the work of the European Commission for Democracy
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