As my right hon. Friend says, EROs currently have permission to consult databases in different local authority departments. That entitlement is taken up with gusto by some, and is not taken up at all by others. Given that any new powers that my right hon. Friend gives may not be taken up, what measures can he and his Department take to ensure that what powers are given are used?
Political Parties and Elections Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Chris Ruane
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 2 March 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Political Parties and Elections Bill.
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