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Written question asked by Andrew Bridgen (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 May 2024. It was answered by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Friday, 17 May 2024 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities: Public Participation

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make a cost benefit analysis of the introduction of direct democracy.

Answer

The United Kingdom is a parliamentary democracy whereby, through general elections, voters are entitled to elect an MP to represent them in the House of Commons. Parliament is responsible for making legislation and has, on occasion, made provision for specific issues to be considered by the electorate through referendums.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25230
Session
2023-24
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Cost benefit analysis Public participation Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk