Cannot dial call using Skype from Address Book in Lion

I used to be able to place a call using Skype by clicking and holding a telephone number in Address Book and releasing it on the option " Call with Skype".
Now, although the options still appears, it does not work.
Can anyone help?
There used to be an issue with 32 bit in Snow Leopard, and you could work around by compelling Addrees Book to open in 32 bit, but this seems to work no longer.

I've fpund the same problem. Running OS 10.6.8 and Skype 5.3.60.1093

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I agree with Austin. Applescript will help with this. I've taken a different tack with it though and I'd suggest using Address Book's plug-in structure.
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Referencing the attendee in iCal will only directly record the properties you mention - because that's how it's designed to work and there's no way around the restriction unless iCal is changed.
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