Elections: Fraud Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Elections: Fraud

Lord Wright of Richmond Excerpts
Monday 1st November 2010

(14 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord McNally Portrait Lord McNally
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I agree with that, but after a general election, when there are close fights—we have all been through this—comments are made. What is important is that all parties co-operate in ensuring that the machinery we put in place works. Let us see what the Electoral Commission recommends, and then, if further action is needed, further action will be taken.

Lord Wright of Richmond Portrait Lord Wright of Richmond
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I note that the Minister referred to himself as an elector. Does the coalition have plans to allow Members of the House of Lords to vote?

Lord McNally Portrait Lord McNally
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I regularly vote in local elections and I am particularly looking forward to voting in the AV election in May next year.