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Proceeding contribution from Iain Stewart (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 18 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

My hon. Friend the Member for Epping Forest (Mrs Laing) and I have tabled the amendments to seek clarification from the Minister about the provisions for a recount at national level in the event of a tight overall result. Although I am satisfied with the provisions in the Bill for counting in each voting area, or for a recount in each voting area, just as there are provisions at a general election count for a recount in each constituency—[Interruption.]

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
516 c750 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Access Disability Accountability Alternative vote Administration Age British nationality Commonwealth British nationals abroad Fees and charges Eligibility Electoral Commission Forms General elections Northern Ireland Private education Referendums Polling stations Scotland Visual impairment Voting methods Schools Young people Reform Wales Voting rights Returning officers
Legislation
Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill 2010-12
Link
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