§ 32. Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent representations he has received recommending an increase in the number of assenters required for candidates standing in parliamentary and local elections; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorSince the general election my right hon. and learned Friend has received five representations, including three from hon. Members, recommending that the number of assenters required for a candidate's nomination should be increased; in four instances the proposal was put forward as an alternative to raising the deposit at parliamentary elections.