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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Crawley (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 2 November 2009. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (Amendment) Order 2009.


Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (Amendment) Order 2009

I take note of that. As a former MEP, like the noble Lord, Lord Kilclooney, I find it concerning; I do not like the sound of it at all. However, I suggest that the methods by which people access information are changing all the time. While I accept that many people will go to their local newspaper to find out what is happening electorally—I accept also the high level and sophistication of electoral interest in Northern Ireland—many will gain access through the website. The DEAC intends to publish his provisional recommendations on his website. He will make them available for viewing in DEAC offices, in libraries, in council offices and in local area offices. That will be made clear when he publishes the notice. Copies will also be provided to, for instance, groups that represent those with disabilities, who would find access even more difficult.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
714 c21GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Boundary commissions Elections Information Local government Northern Ireland Publicity Northern Ireland government Polling stations Rural areas Local press Local Government Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland
Legislation
Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (Amendment) Order 2009
District Electoral Areas Commissioner (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2009
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk