§ Mr. Kaufmanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if it remains his intention that the proposals in clause 1 of the Representation of the People Bill 1984 should come into operation immediately upon Royal Assent.
§ Mr. MellorNo. Clause 27(2) brings the provisions of the Bill into force on such day or days as my right hon. and learned Friend appoints by order made by statutory instrument.