HL Deb 29 November 2000 vol 619 c144WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What their response would be if the Irish Republic were to apply to rejoin the Commonwealth. [HL4756]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

Membership is a matter for all Commonwealth members to decide but we welcome expressions of interest in joining the Commonwealth from all suitably qualified countries.

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