Business of the House

Joan Ryan 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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The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, who will take part in the debate, is sitting alongside me and I am sure will take note of that request, as he will want to do everything he can to keep the House as fully informed as possible.

Joan Ryan Portrait Joan Ryan (Enfield North) (Lab)
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I entirely support the decision to extend the registration period, but given the shambles that has occurred will the Leader of the House guarantee that everyone who wants to register will now be able to do so? Will he consider looking at automatic registration for the future, so that we can try to avoid these problems?

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.