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Proceeding contribution from Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 18 July 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Government of Wales Bill.


Government of Wales Bill

If the Secretary of State and the Government are so concerned about giving voters a choice, will they consider creating open lists? That would allow the electorate to vote for an individual rather than a party that then appoints an individual. Without being party political, that would be a rational and reasonable step forward, although I accept that it is not included in the legislation that we are discussing today.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
449 c213 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Candidates Devolution Elections Legislative competence Legislation National Assembly for Wales Referendums Politics and government Proportional representation Wales Welsh Government
Legislation
Government of Wales Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk