§ 31. Mr. Derek Wyatt (Sittingbourne and Sheppey)What discussions he has had with the Electoral Commission on moving elections to a Sunday. [85600]
§ Mr. A. J. Beith (representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission)None. However, the Electoral Commission stated in its strategic evaluation of the 2002 electoral pilot schemes that it would welcome further pilots of weekend voting or voting over several days, including the weekend, instead of Thursday voting, to test voter preferences.
§ Mr. WyattWho decides when a European election is held—the United Kingdom Government or the European Union? Most Europeans countries hold such elections on a Sunday, but we do not.
§ Mr. BeithI believe that the United Kingdom decides, but I shall write to the hon. Gentleman to ensure that he has the correct information.