The bill’s proposals include lowering the voting age to 16 for all elections, allowing for automated electoral registration and making changes to political donations rules.

The bill’s proposals include lowering the voting age to 16 for all elections, allowing for automated electoral registration and making changes to political donations rules.

Clause 48, discussed with Government amendments, schedule 3 and new clause 40. Clause 48 agreed to. Schedule 3 agreed to as amended. Clauses 49 to 55 agreed to. Schedule 4 agreed to. Schedule 5 agreed to as amended. Schedule 6 agreed to. Clause 56, discussed with schedule 7, clause 57 stand part, and new clauses 47 to 50. Clauses 56 and 57 agreed to. Schedule 7 agreed to. Clause 58, discussed with amendments, Government amendments, schedule 8, and Government new clause 60. Amendment to clause 58 negatived on division (4 votes to 12). Amendment to clause 58 negatived on division (4 votes to 11). Government amendments agreed to. Clause 58 agreed to as amended. Schedule 8 agreed to as amended. Clause 59 agreed to. Clause 60, discussed with amendments and new clauses 13, 32, and 52, under consideration when the Committee adjourned.

Clause 48, discussed with Government amendments, schedule 3 and new clause 40. Clause 48 agreed to. Schedule 3 agreed to as amended. Clauses 49 to 55 agreed to. Schedule 4 agreed to. Schedule 5 agreed to as amended. Schedule 6 agreed to. Clause 56, discussed with schedule 7, clause 57...

The second reading debate on the Elections bill has been scheduled for 7 September 2021.

The second reading debate on the Elections bill has been scheduled for 7 September 2021.