Clause 1 - Piloting conduct at European
European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill
10:45 am
Ms Annette Brooke (Mid Dorset and North Poole, Liberal Democrat)
Perhaps I should explain to the Minister where my confusion lies. I cannot see an explanation in subsection (2) of the actual process or parameters of consultation. It simply uses the words ''first consults''. However, the Government are limiting the consultation. It has not been open to everyone who is involved but has been carried out within defined limits. I simply suggest that the information should be in the Bill. Perhaps the hon. Member for Surrey Heath might have less trouble with subsection (3) if it were a little more specific.