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Written question asked by Jonathan Sayeed (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 July 1997. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 July 1997 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Prime Minister

Question
What plans he has to correct the disparity between the electorates of constituencies in England and Scotland. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Sayeed: To ask the Prime Minister what plans he has to correct the disparity between the electorates of constituencies in England and Scotland. [8403] The Prime Minister: The House will continue after devolution to have responsibility for the interests of the United Kingdom as a whole and it is therefore essential that it should have the benefit of contributions from all the UK's constituent parts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8403; 298 c638W;298 c636W
Session
1997-98
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Constituencies Devolution Electorate Scotland