Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Deputy Prime Minister – in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 7 February 2012.
In order to deliver a more complete and accurate electoral register, we will introduce our proposals for individual registration, the principle of which is supported on both sides of the House. We have published our proposals for pre-legislative scrutiny and we will respond to the Select Committee shortly. I hope my hon. Friend will welcome these changes.