As a former Chief Whip, the noble Lord will recognise that there will be limited debate with Members of the Liberal Democrats who trooped into the Lobby on a three-line whip. But there was very careful consideration perhaps given by those who were offered a free vote and therefore chose to express their vote in one way or the other.
Political Parties and Elections Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Bates
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 6 May 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee proceeding on Political Parties and Elections Bill.
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2008-09
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House of Lords Grand Committee
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