HL Deb 13 October 2003 vol 653 cc91-2WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President on 9 September (WA 107) concerning human rights, in the discussion with the Government of the Irish Republic what assurances have been received about the implementation of a parallel human rights programme in that country.[HL4449]

Baroness Amos

The British and Irish Governments have discussed the work of the two commissions in drawing up a joint charter of rights for the island of Ireland and have resolved to stay in touch.