Electoral Commission Debate

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Department: Leader of the House
Monday 22nd March 2021

(3 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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William Wragg Portrait Mr William Wragg (Hazel Grove) (Con)
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Realising the hour, I shall not detain the House long at all, which I know will come as a great relief to colleagues. Let me just say that, as a member of the panel appointed by Mr Speaker to conduct the interview process, I have no doubt whatsoever of the sterling abilities of Mr John Pullinger and therefore recommend him wholeheartedly to Her Majesty for appointment as chair of the Electoral Commission for a four-year period. He will do that job with great ability without fear or favour. I was struck particularly by his understanding of the word “impartiality”.