Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Gerald Howarth Excerpts
Wednesday 8th June 2016

(8 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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Those are really matters for the debate tomorrow, but I assure the House that the Government are seeking to ensure that all those who have been attempting to register—that is what this is about—have the opportunity to do so.

Gerald Howarth Portrait Sir Gerald Howarth (Aldershot) (Con)
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Will my right hon. Friend confirm that people have had months and months to register, and that if they left it to the last minute and all tried to register yesterday that is their fault, and we should not change our regulations in the middle of a very important referendum campaign simply to suit those who have not organised their personal affairs well enough to secure their registration in good time?

Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I know that my hon. Friend feels very strongly about these matters; the benefit of tomorrow’s debate and vote is that he will have the opportunity to participate fully and express his views in both parts of the process.