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ACT OF SETTLEMENT 1701

Early day motion 1018, tabled 4 April 2003 by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 19 members.

That this House recognises that the Act of Settlement 1701 is widely accepted to be discriminatory and is arguably in breach of the Human Rights Act 1998; and urges the Government to give full and urgent consideration to repealing it.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 12, Labour 6, Labour/Co-operative 1.