My right hon. Friend makes a fair point. In a sense, the amendment would remove the discretion that EROs might feel they have and which often places them in an invidious position. As I have said, it is important not to exaggerate the occurrence of fraud, but if EROs have genuine concerns, they should have a duty to pass that information on to the police.
Electoral Registration and Administration Bill
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Wayne David
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 27 June 2012.
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Electoral Registration and Administration Bill.
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