Further written evidence to be reported to the House
Political Parties and Elections Bill
1:00 pm
Nicholas Winterton (Macclesfield, Conservative)
I note what Mr. Duddridge says. I remind him and other Committee members that they have until 6.30 pm to table amendments. I have not received notice—the Government, who would be more in the know, have made no such indication—that today’s business will finish early but, at the moment, I do not anticipate that it will do so. I am certainly prepared to listen to any representations made by the Opposition parties. I would be happy to receive any evidence, perhaps in writing, as to where they believe the evidence given this morning, perhaps by the Electoral Commission, differed dramatically from the evidence that it submitted in writing. My fellow Chairmen and I should certainly give the matter consideration. However, I cannot promise that we shall change our ruling and select starred amendments. [Interruption.]