With respect, the Minister has now said, on about three or four occasions, that we are tying the other place. If this amendment is passed, it has to go to the other place for agreement. The other place can choose not to accept it—we are not forcing legislation on the other place. The House of Lords cannot force legislation on the House of Commons; the House of Commons must agree to this and may choose not to.
Electoral Registration and Administration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Rooker
(Labour Independent)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 14 January 2013.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Electoral Registration and Administration Bill.
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2012-13
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