Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill
6:00 pm
Lord Norton of Louth (Conservative)
My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for that response and for having gone somewhat further than he did in his earlier remarks. I am gratified by the comments of other noble Lords. As they made clear, there is no reason why the amendment should not be on the face of the Bill. In the context of the new clause, it is logical and sensible.
However, the Minister has indicated that he will reflect on this matter and perhaps return to it at Third Reading. On that specific understanding, I shall not pursue it at the moment. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.