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Proceeding contribution from Lord Harper (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 12 October 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill.


Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill

Off the top of my head, no, I cannot, but I do not see that that point is at all valid. I do not see that there is any problem with voters being able to make the decisions sensibly. My hon. Friend underrates those whom we ask to vote for us. His point is partly answered if we consider this year's general election. There was a combination of a general election and local elections in some parts of the United Kingdom, but not everywhere. Some voters voted in more than one election, and some did not. I do not think that that had an impact on the results of either the local elections or the general election. If Members think that the situation meant that the results were illegitimate, that rather impacts on the results of those of us who are Members of this House.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
516 c252-3 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Constituency size Alternative vote Costs Elections Electoral Commission General elections Local government Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Assembly Members National Assembly for Wales Referendums Scotland Voting methods Reform Wales Scottish Parliament Single transferable vote Simple majority electoral systems
Legislation
Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk