British Irish Agreement Bill 2002

HL Deb 13 January 2003 vol 643 cc3-4WA

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the British Irish Agreement Bill 2002 in the Republic of Ireland has been discussed in intergovernmental talks since 14 October. [HL558]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

Yes. The exchange of letters which gave rise to the Bill was negotiated between the British and Irish Governments. The communiqué following the meeting of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference on 18 December, and the statement of clarification relating to exchange, have been placed in the Library.