Proceeding contribution from David Hamilton (Labour) 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
May I reinforce my right hon. Friend's point? There was a public inquiry in Midlothian before the 2005 election. The commission recommended that the borders be brought into Midlothian and that we take Peebles and Galashiels into my constituency, but after public scrutiny the commission recommended that that would be inappropriate. No city of Edinburgh representative has yet complained because they represent 75,000 people and I represent 60,000 or so. Nobody questions that, because they recognise that the geographical layout of Midlothian is different to that of the city.
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- 2010-12
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- 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
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- Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill 2010-12
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