GENERAL ELECTION COUNT TIMING

Early day motion 18, tabled 18 November 2009 by Bob Spink (Independent). Signed by 59 members.

That this House believes the counting of votes cast for the General Election should be carried out without delay and constituency results announced as early as possible; further believes that public interest and engagement are better served by the immediate counting of ballot papers and enabling as many voters as possible to watch the results being announced; and calls on local authorities throughout the United Kingdom to ensure that all ballot papers are counted immediately after the close of polls on General Election night.

Signatures by party: Labour 29, Liberal Democrat 15, Conservative 4, Independent 4, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.