Debates between Lord Roberts of Llandudno and Baroness McDonagh during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill

Debate between Lord Roberts of Llandudno and Baroness McDonagh
Tuesday 16th November 2010

(14 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Roberts of Llandudno Portrait Lord Roberts of Llandudno
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I would be quite happy with that. It is Liberal Democrat policy to lower the voting age. I think I have said enough for tonight.

Baroness McDonagh Portrait Baroness McDonagh
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I do not know why the noble Lord is shouting at us. Holding a referendum on the alternative vote was in the Labour manifesto.

Lord Roberts of Llandudno Portrait Lord Roberts of Llandudno
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It was, so I will continue shouting until the Labour Party admits that it was in its manifesto and that it will vote for the Bill and, when the time comes, vote positively in the AV referendum.