Lord Lexden, Vice-President of the Council of British International Schools, hosted a reception in the House of Lords. Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, was the guest of honour.
Lord Lexden urged the Republic of Ireland to consider rejoining the Commonwealth following the Queen's successful visit last year. He also suggested a new Royal Yacht should be commissioned to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee.
Lord Lexden has written to the Archbishop of Westminster to bring to an end a long-running dispute between his Diocese and the parents of children Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School.
Following Lord Lexden's intervention, the Government made clear that it would take steps to enable teachers to serve their induction year in COBIS schools.