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Electoral Administration Bill

My Lords, I entirely understand the concern of the noble Lord, Lord Goodhart. On the other hand, I say respectfully to the Minister that the Government have got this matter absolutely right, particularly when one considers that the obligation on a treasurer is such that he will be criminally liable if he is negligent. This government amendment was prompted by a series of amendments we tabled in Committee to achieve greater clarity in an area that was more than somewhat befogged. The Minister’s amendment and the statement with it have gone a long way to appease our concerns and we are happy to support it.