Political Parties and Elections Bill

I have a brief question for the noble Lord, Lord Norton of Louth. I followed his argument quite closely: he seeks to establish a role for the commission which concentrates on its core functions. Is his amendment born out of a conversation with the commission? Has the commission made representations to him and asked for this amendment to be brought forward? I wonder what has happened that he should suddenly decide to table the amendment. It must stem from some conversations or some concerns being expressed somewhere.