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Debate between Derek Thomas and Chloe Smith
Wednesday 19th December 2018

(5 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Derek Thomas Portrait Derek Thomas (St Ives) (Con)
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T7. It is right that we try to ensure that the voting system is as fair as possible. What work is the Minister doing to improve the current system, and does she agree that a close link between constituents and their representatives is important?

Chloe Smith Portrait The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Chloe Smith)
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Yes, I agree that the link with constituencies is extremely important, and, as my hon. Friend will know, we are committed to keeping the first-past-the-post system for that reason.

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