Greater London Authority (Election Expenses) Order 2000

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 4:30 pm on 22 February 2000.

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Photo of Lord Hardy of Wath Lord Hardy of Wath Labour 4:30, 22 February 2000

My Lords, I do not think that the noble Viscount fully appreciated the point I was making. It may well be that the freepost has served its purpose. It was designed to stimulate and persuade people to vote; and, indeed, to remind them that they should vote. Turn-out has dropped dramatically. That is the matter which should be exercising the minds of politicians today.