Electoral Administration Bill

Indeed, one could argue that for certain elections where you have a fixed date, it would be easier to have such a provision in place. But the main thrust of the provision was of course around a general election, on which I hear very loudly concerns that I completely understand. Part of the discussion that we need to have before the next stage is to look at whether this provision has merit for other elections, where it would be very clear what four months meant. Noble Lords may feel that that is an appropriate way forward. I am very happy to do that. I just want to be absolutely clear that the Government’s position on this is that we are keen to work collaboratively to see whether there is an obvious and effective way of addressing a problem that we all know we have.