Parliamentary Voting Systems and Constituencies Bill
2nd November 2010
Dr Francis: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the views of (a) hon. Members elected for constituencies in Wales, (b) the Welsh Assembly Government and (c) civil society organisations in Wales on the provisions of the Parliamentary Voting Systems and Constituencies Bill; and if he will make a statement. [20057]
Mr Harper: I discussed the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill with hon. Members serving Welsh constituencies at a special meeting arranged by the Secretary of State for Wales in September. The Secretary of State for Wales has discussed the effects of the Bill in Wales with the First Minister for Wales and the Welsh Assembly Government Cabinet. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales has discussed the proposals with representatives from a number of interested bodies in Wales, including the Boundary Commission for Wales, CBI Wales, the Wales TUC and the Wales Council for Voluntary Action.
