I support the amendment. Locally, EROs might be faced with competing local interests and not wish to offend a particular group, which is why this is extremely important. If there is a duty on them, they will have to act when allegations are made or serious offences committed. If they do not have a duty, they will tend to want to retain the status quo in order not to upset anybody.
Electoral Registration and Administration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Keith Vaz
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 27 June 2012.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Electoral Registration and Administration Bill.
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