Scotland Bill
Debate between Graeme Morrice and Ian Davidson(13 years, 11 months ago)
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Mr Davidson
Is it not interesting that in debates about changing the voting system we were always told that changing to a proportional system would boost the turnout? In fact, if anything, the reverse is true. I accept much of the argument made by the hon. Member for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Mr MacNeil) about media coverage, and I recognise that the situation is more complex, but those who argued for proportional representation never made that point. They suggested a clear correlation that has been demonstrated to be untrue.
Graeme Morrice
Is my hon. Friend aware that at the general election in May, turnout under first past the post increased by about 4%? It is going in the right direction.
Mr Davidson
That is an excellent point, and I am glad that it has been made.