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The bill will go to committee stage in the House of Lords after the summer recess. It is likely to come into force for the local government elections in May 2001.
I suspect that an oversight has occurred due to the recess. We should look into this matter immediately so that we can put it right as soon as possible.
We would have to deal with the instrument next week, because of the Easter recess. There is something to be said for being absolutely certain that the Executive gets it right.