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Elections: Proportional Representation

Asked by Yasmin QureshiLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 5974

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a system of proportional representation for Parliamentary elections.

Answered by Alex Norris

The Government has no plans to change the voting system for Parliamentary elections.

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