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Electoral Administration Bill

My Lords, it would be wrong of me not to point out to the noble Lord, Lord Goodhart, that my amendment is not quite as he understood it. There is the necessity to be on the list, which can be seen in the second part of the amendment. Having drawn attention to that, I have to say that I am encouraged by the Minister’s response. I hope that the Government, as well as those of us who will make representation to Sir Hayden Phillips, will support the concept of the importance of ensuring that parties that regionally have major importance in assemblies are taken into consideration. Having said that, I am grateful to the Minister and beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 61 [Regulation of loans etc]: