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REVIEW OF ELECTORAL LAW

Early day motion 1253, tabled 27 April 1998 by John McWilliam (Labour). Signed by 59 members.

That this House calls upon Her Majesty's Government urgently to review electoral law with regard to candidates' descriptions to prevent candidates describing themselves in ways which are designed to mislead or confuse the electorate.

Signatures by party: Labour 38, Liberal Democrat 13, Labour/Co-operative 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, Scottish National Party 1.