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Proceeding contribution from Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 27 June 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Government of Wales Bill.

Government of Wales Bill

My Lords, there was widespread concern at the last general election, when there was a delay to the return for one constituency because of the death of a candidate, so the noble Lord has identified an issue that needs attention. The amendment says 21 days, and we do not think we can achieve that administratively in such a tight timetable, but we do respect the point that a change to electoral arrangements in the UK is sought—

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
683 c1123 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Devolved matters Constituencies Audit Candidates Age Devolution Committees Elections Electorate Legislative competence Electoral systems First ministers Powers Public appointments Public bodies Members National Assembly for Wales Political parties Public expenditure Ministers Wales Voting rights Welsh language Single transferable vote Standing orders Wales Office National Assembly for Wales Commission
Legislation
Government of Wales Bill 2005-06
Link
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