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Proceeding contribution from Lord Bach (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 24 January 2011. 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

It is important that we get this absolutely right at this stage. I do not want to prolong this. I want to speak on my amendment in a moment, but let me just say that rule 1(1) of 1986 rules says: "β€œβ€œThe number of constituencies in Great Britain shall not be substantially greater or less than 613””." You add to that the Northern Irish figure, which is between 16 and 18, making a total not more or less than 630. I think the wording is very important, and I think the noble Viscount, Lord Eccles, will appreciate that. This Bill does something quite different.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
724 c821 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Boundary commissions Constituency size Constituencies Devon Cornwall Cumbria Isle of Wight Northern Ireland Members Public inquiries Population Scotland Wales
Legislation
Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill 2010-12
Link
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