Proceeding contribution from Lord Strathclyde (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 30 November 2010. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill.
Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill
My Lords, a decision was made on a national poll and to announce that to the House of Commons. That is what happened. Therefore, there was no time to have a great consultation with the Scottish Government. Mutual respect is a great idea and is something that we should always carry out, but if there was no reason not to have the referendum on 5 May, it was entirely right for the Government to make that decision and to make that announcement.
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- 722 c1453
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- 2010-12
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- House of Lords chamber
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- Alternative vote Administration Elections Electoral systems Northern Ireland Referendums Scotland Wales
- Legislation
- Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill 2010-12
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