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Mr. Russell Johnston
asked the Lord Privy Seal what plans he has to have consultation with the Barbuda council as part of any future discussions about Antiguan independence.
Mr. Ridley
The Antiguan Government have made no formal request for independence. Preliminary talks with the Antiguan Government and Opposition leaders and with the Barbuda council have already taken place.