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I assure my noble friend Lady Ritchie that this is an administrative measure. The CEO is confident about our next steps and does not hold the view that changing the rules is required. Prior to the general election, the CEO engaged with the previous Government, as did the Electoral Commission; this delegated legislation was developed with the UK Electoral Commission and the CEO at their instigation. Engagement with political parties was led by the Electoral Commission but if there are any concerns among parties with which noble Lords have relations, I would be more than happy to have those conversations.