My Lords, there was widespread concern at the last general election, when there was a delay to the return for one constituency because of the death of a candidate, so the noble Lord has identified an issue that needs attention. The amendment says 21 days, and we do not think we can achieve that administratively in such a tight timetable, but we do respect the point that a change to electoral arrangements in the UK is sought—
Government of Wales Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Davies of Oldham
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 27 June 2006.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Government of Wales Bill.
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