§ Mr. SpeakerI wish to make a statement.
During the course of the last Parliament, the Conference on Electoral Law, over which I presided, reported its recommendations on certain matters relating to the registration of electors, the franchise, absent voting and candidates' election expenses. Many other matters which fall within the terms of reference announced by my predecessor on 12th May, 1965, have yet to be considered, and the Prime Minister has invited me to reconstitute the Conference on Electoral Law in order that this can be done.
I have readily agreed to this request, and I will acquaint the House as soon as possible of the names of those who have accepted my invitation to serve as members of that Conference.