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We held back discussion until you could get here, Bruce. You may speak to the petition, after which committee members will make their observations on it.
It is worth pointing out that the Electoral Commission believes that it can get the process right, but is not sure whether it can get the message right.
We will continue the petition and try to get some more responses. Nigel Don has identified at least two nuances within the debate on which it would be helpful to hear the views of the Government and other agencies.
I want to reassure you that we will keep the petition open and that we will explore the issues that you have raised. We want to get satisfactory responses and, as you will have heard, members are keen to keep up the pressure in that respect.
I have read with interest the evidence to the committee, which has heard from a wide range of people.Several different routes can be taken, as the member knows. We are actively considering all those potential routes.