§ Lord Waddingtonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the guidance to voters at the next mayoral election in London will state that there is no obligation to make a second, as well as a first, choice. [HL6269]
§ Lord Rooker:The prescribed notices for guidance of voters at GLA elections instruct voters to vote once for their first choice and once for their second choice at the mayoral election.
The Greater London returning officer has made recommendations for changes to the GLA election rules, including a recommendation that there should be greater flexibility in the wording of the notices for guidance of voters. The Government are considering these recommendations and intend to issue a consultation paper before the end of the year setting out proposals about the future content of the GLA election rules.