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Proceeding contribution from Lord Rennard (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 30 June 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Localism Bill.


Localism Bill

Briefly, no problem seems to occur in elections. The paid staff of parties, as the noble Lord will well know, take part in elections, but it has never been considered an activity of paid canvassing. The activity of a large organisation like a big business deciding it wants to get something through and employing people specifically to sign the petition would be of a rather different order.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
728 c1921 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Community development Costs Council tax Increases Local government Planning Public consultation Publicity Referendums Parish and town councils Petitions
Legislation
Localism Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk