HC Deb 22 July 2002 vol 389 cc699-700W
37. Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the right hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission what work the Electoral Commission plans to undertake on electoral arrangements for local government in Wales. [68951]

Mr. Beith

I understand from the Chairman that the Commission has no plans at present for work on local government electoral arrangements in Wales.

40. Kevin Brennan

To ask the right hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what consultations he has had with the Electoral Commission on recommendations relating to local government elections in Wales. [68954]

Mr. Beith

The Speaker's Committee has not had any consultations with the Electoral Commission on this subject.