Proceeding contribution from Lord Wills (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 2 March 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Political Parties and Elections Bill.

Political Parties and Elections Bill

Indeed. He is asking for something that he knows he is not going to get. However, what the hon. Lady says is right—we have demonstrated time and again that we want consensus on the matter, so I can give the assurance that we genuinely want that. I agree that we will not get it until there has been a proper opportunity to debate the matter in the House. The right hon. and learned Gentleman should be satisfied with that reassurance. The hon. Lady's argument is right. The matter will be decided collectively through the usual channels, as the right hon. and learned Gentleman well knows.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 488 c674
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disclosure of information Data protection Candidates Finance Elections Donors Expenditure Electoral Commission Electoral register Increases Gifts and endowments Political parties Public finance Registration Standards Trade unions Electoral registration officers
Legislation: Political Parties and Elections Bill 2007-08 to 2008-09
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Political Parties and Elections Bill

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