Electoral Modernisation Pilot Schemes (Hansard, 11 February 2002)

HC Deb 11 February 2002 vol 380 c29W 29W

§ Mrs. May
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, pursuant to his answer of 22 January 2002,Official Report, column 720W, on electoral modernisation pilot schemes, for what reason an announcement on the successful bidders was not made at the end of January; and if he will make a statement. [34820]

§ Mr. Byers
The announcement was made to the House on Tuesday 5 February when we had concluded, in partnership with the Electoral Commission, the Local Government Association and the office of the e-Envoy, our consideration of the bids.