Political Parties and Elections Bill

Exactly; that is precisely what the legislation prescribes. The Electoral Commission will make the recommendation, and Parliament in the end will decide. That is right and proper, and consistent with our system of representative democracy. The decision on whether the register is as comprehensive and accurate as possible will indeed be made by the Electoral Commission. I hope that I have done enough to persuade the House to accept the amendments. Lords amendment 33 agreed to, with Commons privilege waived. Lords amendments 34 to 47, 50, 96 to 98, 105 and 106 agreed to.