Written question asked by Barbara Follett (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 1999. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 1 November 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What measures his Department is considering to reform election procedure. (Failed OPQ). - Inc fact that Home Secretary published the final report of the Working Party on Electoral Procedures on 19 October.

Answer: Barbara Follett: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what measures his Department is considering to reform election procedure. [95028] Mr. Mike O'Brien: My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary published the final report of the Working Party on Electoral Procedures on 19 October. He has welcomed the report and will be seeking the earliest practical opportunity for a Bill to carry forward the body of its recommendations.

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