Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Monday, 20 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 January 2000. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Monday, 17 January 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, If he will make a statement on the progress of consultations on the Jenkins Commission's proposals for reform of the voting system. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the progress of consultations on the Jenkins Commission's proposals for reform of the voting system. [103981] Mr. Straw: We have said that we wish to see a debate in the country about the merits of the Jenkins proposals. That is continuing. The final decision as to whether to adopt the Jenkins proposals will be taken by the people of this country in a referendum.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 342 c296W;342 c295W; 103981
Session: 1999-00
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Elections Electoral systems Reform Voting System Independent Commission