I apologise—I shall read exactly what I mean. Clause 42 requires the Secretary of State to consult the Electoral Commission before making regulations under the clause. The amendment would require the Secretary of State, when consulting the commission, to have regard to its recommendations. That will happen as a matter of course.
Electoral Administration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Ashton of Upholland
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Thursday, 23 March 2006.
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Committee proceeding on Electoral Administration Bill.
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