General Election: Voting Deadline Debate
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(14 years, 4 months ago)
Lords ChamberYes, we should study very carefully the lessons that have been learnt in Northern Ireland in this area.
My Lords, is the Minister not aware that thousands of votes were disqualified in the Scottish elections of 2007, due in large part to the confusion caused by holding two ballots on the same day? Will the Minister commit this Government to consult widely before going ahead with their plans to hold a referendum on the same day as the elections for the Scottish Parliament?
I think that my right honourable friend the Deputy Prime Minister has already given the assurance that he will consult widely.