Electoral Administration Act 2006: Irish and Commonwealth peers

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16-DEC-09 Our Ref:FOI/62664/09

Dear Dr Kaihsu Tai,

SUBJECT: Freedom of Information Request

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Kaihsu Tai,

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Dear Dr Tai,

Please find attached a response to your request for information relating
to comments made by Baroness Kinnock on the effect of the Electoral
Administration Act 2006.

I'm sorry it has taken a little while for you to receive a reply. As you
will see from the attached letter, the Government has now made amendments
to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill which should clarify the
position of Irish and Commonwealth peers. Attached to the letter is a
statement which explains the issues in more detail.

Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

David Howarth

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Deputy Bill Manager
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill
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