Proceeding contribution from Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 5 July 2010. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Political and Constitutional Reform.

Political and Constitutional Reform

When precisely will the Government speed up registration? What action will they take between now and the referendum, or can we expect 3.5 million people not to vote in the referendum because they are not registered? Will the Minister consider the suggestion made recently to him by his Back-Bench noble friend Lord Goodlad as regards adopting the good and well tried practice in many countries, particularly Australia, where there is compulsory registration of individuals? Are the Government considering that; if not, why not?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 720 c33
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Boundary commissions Constituency size Constituencies Alternative vote House of Commons General elections Fixed-term parliaments Dissolution Referendums Censure motions
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Political and Constitutional Reform

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