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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord McAvoy (Labour). It was answered by Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 11 May 2011.


Electoral System: Alternative Vote Referendum

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the involvement of the Electoral Reform Society or of Electoral Reform Services in the procedure used to send out postal ballot papers in the alternative vote referendum in the Glasgow division.
Answer

My Lords, the Electoral Commission will be reporting on the administration of the May 2011 referendum and elections, as required under Section 5 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, and will be considering the role of suppliers and other delivery partners as part of its review process.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
727 c892 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Procedure
Topical questions (HL)
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Alternative vote Absent voting General elections Glasgow Referendums Electoral Reform Society Electoral Reform Services
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk