LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND CANDIDATE ELECTORAL PACKS

Early day motion 1534, tabled 19 May 2009 by Bob Spink (Independent). Signed by 19 members.

That this House is concerned at the widely differing practices of local authorities when issuing candidates electoral packs; notes that in some cases documents are only available upon request or withheld from the candidate until after the election; and calls on the Government to instruct the Electoral Commission to ensure there is a consistent system of best practice.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 3, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.