Proceeding contribution from Lord Grocott (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 6 December 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

Will the noble Lord clear up one crucial issue for me, at least, and I hope for the House, about the Liberal Democrats’ approach to this referendum? They constantly refer to it as a compromise—and whether it is miserable or not is for others to decide—while several are on record as saying that it is a step in the right direction. If there is a referendum next May and the result is in favour of the alternative vote, although I hope it is not, for how long do the Liberal Democrats consider that decision to be binding?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 723 c63
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Alternative vote Ballots Administration Elections Local government Referendums Proportional representation Reform
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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