“To ask the hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Committee has had discussions with the (a) Government and (b) Electoral Commission on the Government's Equality Impact Assessment of the Elections Bill.”
Asked by
Christine Jardine
Answering Minister
the hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission
Answer from Hansard
The Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Stephen Doughty)
First, I express my deep condolences over Holly’s death. I know this is a very distressing time for Mr and Mrs Woodcock and the whole family. My hon. Friend will know about the consular support that is being provided, as we have spoken about that. I would, of course, be very happy to meet him and the Woodcock family to discuss the matter further, although he will understand that I cannot get directly involved in overseas investigations by authorities in France.