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Proceeding contribution from Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 30 January 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Government of Wales Bill.


Government of Wales Bill

I do not think that we are at odds on that, for the simple reason that if people understood the system better they would have no problem with dual candidacy. The Government are particularly confused about this, as the Electoral Commission alleges, perhaps because people are finding it hard to get used to the perception of proportional representation. Certainly, Labour AMs are finding it hard to get used to. They have been used to having things all their own way and I am afraid that this has been a shock to their system, as I have no doubt we will hear again from the Secretary of State.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
442 c90 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Abuse Constituency size Constituencies Candidates Conduct Devolution Elections Electorate Legislative process Legislative competence Legislation Electoral systems Hunting Powers Members National Assembly for Wales Political parties Referendums Politics and government Parliament Wales Welsh language Regional list systems Single transferable vote Additional member systems Statutory instruments
Legislation
Government of Wales Bill 2005-06
Link
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