Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the Electoral Commission has written to the Deputy Prime Minister on this issue, and the right of the devolved Administrations to lengthen the period by six months? It letter states:"““the Commission believes that there remains a clear need for…research to be carried out””—" forthwith—"““to ensure there is a robust evidence base to inform decisions about the timing of elections in 2015.””"