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Proceeding contribution from David Heath (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Friday, 9 March 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on House of Commons (Participation) Bill.

House of Commons (Participation) Bill

I entirely agree. It was never explained to us why, if the principle underlying the Bill was that only Members whose constituencies were affected by legislation should be allowed to vote on it, that principle should not apply to London. Indeed, I would extend it to private legislation. Reference was made to a ports Bill on which practically no one in the House would be allowed to vote under the system espoused by the hon. Member for North Dorset (Mr. Walter).

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
457 c1845 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Devolution Eligibility Greater London Legislation Northern Ireland Members Parliamentary procedure Scotland Reform Wales Voting rights Taxation Regional government West Lothian question
Legislation
House of Commons (Participation) Bill 2006-07
Act of Union 1707
Link
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