That is correct. I appreciate what the Minister said about the Queen’s Speech, but, again, my noble friend is absolutely correct. Members of the Government keep telling us that this was a manifesto commitment, but it is important to clarify the distinction between a manifesto commitment and what the Government decided to go forward with in the Queen’s Speech. We can debate that, I am sure—
Elections Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Hayman of Ullock
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Thursday, 17 March 2022.
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and
Debate on bills on Elections Bill.
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