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Local Democracy in the United Kingdom

Proceeding contribution from Lord Shipley (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 28 January 2016. It occurred during Debate on Local Democracy in the United Kingdom.

My Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply, which we will study with great care. Clearly, we have a lot of thinking to do on the issues, given the contributions that have been made from across your Lordships’ House. I thank all those who have participated, in particular those who made their maiden speeches today.

I have one comment on the Minister’s reply. He said that—I think I recall his wording correctly—with proportional representation people can get a Government they did not vote for. I remind him that the present Government are not supported by 63% of the general public and that on 37%, people have not got the Government they voted for—because they did not vote for them.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
768 c1442 
Session
2015-16
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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