Proceeding contribution from Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 19 April 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill.

Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

I recognise that the SDLP, the DUP and the Conservatives are all ganging up against my four-year proposal. Let me put on the record the rationale for it. In essence, I was suggesting that we have the canvass in the year before the elections for the Assembly, which will be up and running and before we know it. [Interruption.] Yes, I realise that I am now digging a grave for the four years. At least that would have the logic of tying it into a known electoral cycle—

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 445 c152
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Devolved matters Fraud Elections Ministerial powers Northern Ireland Public appointments Public interest Political parties Registration Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland
Legislation: Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005-06
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

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