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Proceeding contribution from Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party) in the House of Commons on Monday, 1 November 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill.

Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill

Yes, it could have serious ramifications. I do not need to spell out the names of particular townlands and their hinterlands, but the consequences are obvious, especially for multi-seat constituencies. In the various amendments that I have tabled, I am not saying that we are seeking inequality for Northern Ireland. The principle of equality of constituencies should exist, particularly in constituencies that have to elect six Members, supposedly on a PR basis. They should be broadly equal, but they should be equal in a Northern Ireland sense.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
517 c676 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Boundary commissions Constituency size Alternative vote Cornwall Elections Electorate Distribution of seats Electoral register General elections Isles of Scilly Isle of Wight Local government Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Assembly Members Public consultation National Assembly for Wales Publicity Referendums Public inquiries Scotland Voting methods Reform Wales Scottish Parliament Unitary councils Ynys Môn Na h-Eileanan an Iar Orkney and Shetland
Legislation
Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill 2010-12
Link
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