Political and Constitutional Reform Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Political and Constitutional Reform

David Morris Excerpts
Monday 5th July 2010

(14 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Clegg Portrait The Deputy Prime Minister
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I cannot answer the latter question. I am very grateful, however, for what the hon. Gentleman said at first—that he is keen to provide support for the referendum campaign.

David Morris Portrait David Morris (Morecambe and Lunesdale) (Con)
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What consideration has been given to the gerrymandering—an issue raised across the Floor—of postal votes in connection with electoral reform?

Nick Clegg Portrait The Deputy Prime Minister
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My hon. Friend makes a very good point. I think there is widespread concern on both sides of the House about the evidence of irregularities in the way postal votes are administered. We are indeed looking at that right now.