§ The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Mr. Paul Murphy)The Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland, Denis Stanley, is responsible for all aspects of electoral administration in Northern Ireland, including the conduct of all elections and referendums, as well as electoral registration. In accordance with section 14 of the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962, the Chief Electoral Officer is required to submit an annual report to the Secretary of State.
I am pleased to announce that the annual report of the Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland for the year 2002–03 has been laid before Parliament today. Copies are available in both Libraries.