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Political Parties and Elections Bill

It seems to me that the Electoral Commission is simply saying that any fixed period, whether it is 28 days, 35 days or 42 days, is not appropriate in this case. Those familiar with election law will understand why perhaps matters such as declarations of election expenses should be made within a fixed period after polling day, but on something like this, it is not possible to say that there should be a precise timetable by which you should do it. However, there is still a case for saying that it should be dealt with as expeditiously as possible. Perhaps the Minister might consider some kind of guideline to suggest that it should be dealt with as reasonably soon as possible, or something to that effect. But a precise timetable of X number of days does not seem to me to be appropriate.