UK Parliament / Open data

Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill

Yes, it could have serious ramifications. I do not need to spell out the names of particular townlands and their hinterlands, but the consequences are obvious, especially for multi-seat constituencies. In the various amendments that I have tabled, I am not saying that we are seeking inequality for Northern Ireland. The principle of equality of constituencies should exist, particularly in constituencies that have to elect six Members, supposedly on a PR basis. They should be broadly equal, but they should be equal in a Northern Ireland sense.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
517 c676 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Back to top