Member

However, we recognise concerns on turnout, and I am grateful for the conversations I have had with noble Lords opposite, including, of course, my noble brother. It is absolutely right that we address those concerns. That is why we tabled an amendment in lieu in the other place which will require the Secretary of State to have regard to any effects of the introduction of non-postal balloting, such as electronic balloting, and the proportion of those entitled to vote in industrial action ballots who actually do so. That will be the test of removing that 50% threshold, and I hope the noble Lord opposite will understand our commitment to ensure there is effective turnout.