Clause 4 - Electoral identity card
Electoral Fraud (Northern Ireland) Bill
6:45 pm
Lady Lady Hermon (North Down, UUP)
I appreciate the points that have been made by the Minister. It was not my intention to misrepresent the Bill, but having lived in Northern Ireland and having witnessed the exploitation of loopholes under legislation, I and other members of the Committee have a genuine worry that, when there is potential for exploitation by those who are extremely well clued into the legislation, advantage will be taken of the loophole. I did not intend to misrepresent the Government's intentions. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Further consideration adjourned.—[Mr. Stringer.]
Adjourned accordingly at three minutes to Seven o'clock till Thursday 18 October at half-past Nine o'clock.