Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2002

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 7:36 pm on 28 February 2002.

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Photo of Lord Falconer of Thoroton Lord Falconer of Thoroton Minister of State (Housing and Planning), Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, Minister of State (Department of Transport, Local Government and Regions) (Housing & Planning) 7:36, 28 February 2002

My Lords, I am grateful for the support from both Front Benches. I share the disappointment that has been expressed about the turn-out. We all realise that such measures help, but perhaps there are more fundamental questions relating to why people do not vote in elections that need to be addressed as well.