Schedule 2 — Rules for conduct of the referendum

Part of Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill – in the House of Commons at 10:45 pm on 18 October 2010.

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Photo of Philip Davies Philip Davies Conservative, Shipley 10:45, 18 October 2010

I obviously agree, but does my hon. Friend agree that his proposal would actually benefit counting officers and returning officers? In a situation where people have been up late at night, they are tired and it is not clear whether people want to have a recount, making the position abundantly clear in the legislation would be of great help to a returning officer, who would then not be under any pressure not to undertake a recount.