Commonwealth Countries and Overseas Territories: European Union Debate
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Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
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Commonwealth Countries and Overseas Territories: European Union
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Baroness Anelay of St Johns
As is so often the case—perhaps every single time—my noble friend is absolutely right.
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab)
If the Government were to have a meeting in London of representatives from the overseas territories, how would the delegates from St Helena get here?
Baroness Anelay of St Johns
My Lords, I am always impressed by the ingenuity of those who wish to attend meetings. However, the noble Lord makes a very important point. It is important that the Government continue to look very carefully at securing communications with St Helena, partly because of the implications it has for the St Helenians who live on Ascension Island. He is absolutely right.