Whether they will give free passage to Mr Rasul Guliev who seeks to be a candidate in the forthcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan; and, if the authorities there persist in denying him an opportunity to do so, whether the Government will not restrict his freedom to move through this country...

Whether they will give free passage to Mr Rasul Guliev who seeks to be a candidate in the forthcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan; and, if the authorities there persist in denying him an opportunity to do so, whether the Government will not restrict his freedom to move through this country...

Whether the enlargement of the European Union will result in a reduction in the number of the European Parliament elected in 2004, and, if so, by how many seats; what criteria will be used to decide in which constituencies the reductions will occur; and when announcement on the matter will...

Whether the enlargement of the European Union will result in a reduction in the number of the European Parliament elected in 2004, and, if so, by how many seats; what criteria will be used to decide in which constituencies the reductions will occur; and when announcement on the matter will...

Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Scotland of Asthal on 27 January 2003, 643 c128WA, whether the entitlement to a copy of the relevant electoral register before submitting nomination papers applies to candidates for local government councillors, mayoral, London Assembly, Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly elections. [HL 1377].

Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Scotland of Asthal on 27 January 2003, 643 c128WA, whether the entitlement to a copy of the relevant electoral register before submitting nomination papers applies to candidates for local government councillors, mayoral, London Assembly, Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly elections. [HL 1377].

What progress is being made on the introduction of new regulations for imprints on election leaflets; and what is the timetable for their introduction. [HL 1308].

What progress is being made on the introduction of new regulations for imprints on election leaflets; and what is the timetable for their introduction. [HL 1308].

Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Scotland of Asthal on 10 December 2002 642 c19WA, when the discussions with the Electoral Commission have taken place or will take place; and whether they are in a position to report on the outcome. [HL 1053].

Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Scotland of Asthal on 10 December 2002 642 c19WA, when the discussions with the Electoral Commission have taken place or will take place; and whether they are in a position to report on the outcome. [HL 1053].

What plans they have to reduce the qualifying age for election to public office from 21 to 18 years. [HL 1020).

What plans they have to reduce the qualifying age for election to public office from 21 to 18 years. [HL 1020).

Whether intending candidates in an election are each entitled to a copy of the relevant electoral register before submitting their nomination papers in order that they may seek nominations from bona fide electors and fill in a nomination paper correctly. [HL 974].

Whether intending candidates in an election are each entitled to a copy of the relevant electoral register before submitting their nomination papers in order that they may seek nominations from bona fide electors and fill in a nomination paper correctly. [HL 974].

Whether they would consider it to be in the public interest for British political parties and parliamentary elections to be funded by business interests; and, if not, what are their reasons for this view. [HL 944].

Whether they would consider it to be in the public interest for British political parties and parliamentary elections to be funded by business interests; and, if not, what are their reasons for this view. [HL 944].

With which United Kingdom region Gibraltar will be put for voting purposes in the next European parliamentary elections. [HL 362].

With which United Kingdom region Gibraltar will be put for voting purposes in the next European parliamentary elections. [HL 362].

Whether a Post Office box number meets the imprint requirements for election leaflets. [HL 232].

Whether a Post Office box number meets the imprint requirements for election leaflets. [HL 232].

Whether they are planning to allow all-postal voting in the European elections in 2004. [HL 6015].

Whether they are planning to allow all-postal voting in the European elections in 2004. [HL 6015].

What proportion of the registered electorate in each of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland was registered in electoral units where no elections (excluding by-elections and elections to the House of Commons or the European Parliament) where held, respectively, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. - The information requested is not held...

What proportion of the registered electorate in each of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland was registered in electoral units where no elections (excluding by-elections and elections to the House of Commons or the European Parliament) where held, respectively, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. - The information requested is not held...

When they propose to legislate for the people of Gibraltar to vote in the next European parliamentary election; and whether Gibraltar, who people have close links of birth with Northern Ireland, can be considered as part of the Northern Ireland constituency for European parliamentary elections. [HL 4864].

When they propose to legislate for the people of Gibraltar to vote in the next European parliamentary election; and whether Gibraltar, who people have close links of birth with Northern Ireland, can be considered as part of the Northern Ireland constituency for European parliamentary elections. [HL 4864].

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Falconer of Thoroton on 22 May, 626 c99WA, that the Government have "no evidence to suggest that personation is a significant problem in England, Wales or Scotland," whether they have considered evidence from the local elections in Birmingham on 2 May and in...

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Falconer of Thoroton on 22 May, 626 c99WA, that the Government have "no evidence to suggest that personation is a significant problem in England, Wales or Scotland," whether they have considered evidence from the local elections in Birmingham on 2 May and in...

Whether they will consider any proposals to require electors attending polling stations in England, Scotland and Wales to provide proof of their identity, in line with the requirements that are in force in Northern Ireland. [HL 4543].

Whether they will consider any proposals to require electors attending polling stations in England, Scotland and Wales to provide proof of their identity, in line with the requirements that are in force in Northern Ireland. [HL 4543].

Whether they will press the Government of Azerbaijan to secure the fundamental right to fair elections and free expression in accordance with the requirements of the European Convention on Human Rights and its First Protocol. [HL 1198].

Whether they will press the Government of Azerbaijan to secure the fundamental right to fair elections and free expression in accordance with the requirements of the European Convention on Human Rights and its First Protocol. [HL 1198].

Whether they consider that Azerbaijan meets the human rights standards required for membership of the Council of Europe, notably as regards its elections and free media; and, if so, what is the basis for this opinion. [HL 1197].

Whether they consider that Azerbaijan meets the human rights standards required for membership of the Council of Europe, notably as regards its elections and free media; and, if so, what is the basis for this opinion. [HL 1197].