Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 9 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2003. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans he has to introduce pilot schemes for electronic counting of votes in future (a) local government, (b) Assembly, (c) Westminster and (d) European Parliament elections; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans he has to introduce pilot schemes for electronic counting of votes in future (a) local government, (b) Assembly, (c) Westminster and (d) European Parliament elections; and if he will make a statement. [144007] Mr. Spellar: Following the recent Assembly elections we will be talking to interested parties to ascertain their views on ensuring that election counts are efficient and effective as possible.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 144007; 415 c737W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Administration Elections General elections Local government Northern Ireland Northern Ireland government
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk