All 1 Debates between Baroness Morgan of Ely and Lord Green of Deddington

European Union Referendum Bill

Debate between Baroness Morgan of Ely and Lord Green of Deddington
Wednesday 18th November 2015

(9 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Morgan of Ely Portrait Baroness Morgan of Ely
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It is correct that they would need to be provided with national insurance numbers, but I understand that that is also possible. None of this is rocket science or difficult, and we have a period of time within which to do it. My understanding from the Association of Electoral Administrators is that it is possible to do so within the timeframe that we foresee.

Lord Green of Deddington Portrait Lord Green of Deddington
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Is the noble Baroness aware that 16 and 17 year-olds amount to 1.5 million people? If you add in the attainers, you are probably talking about another 1.5 million people. That amounts to 3 million. Is she perhaps making light of what is involved in this registration process?