Proceeding contribution from Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 19 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

The hon. Gentleman has placed his point on the record, and I wish to move on. My primary point is that the margin of error in the registration level is significantly greater in certain areas. Registration can be as low as 80%, but I would argue that in some areas, perhaps those with high numbers of students or second homes, it could potentially be more than 100%. With such margins of error, the straitjacket of a 5% margin of error in the Bill is inappropriate.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 516 c896
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Boundary commissions Constituency size Alternative vote Electoral register General elections Referendums Voting methods Reform Reviews
Legislation: Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill

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