– in the House of Commons at on 8 April 1941.
Mr Cecil Wilson
, Sheffield, Attercliffe
asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the adoption of some method similar to that provided in the Representation of the People Act for absentee voters, thus enabling those Members of the House who are absent from the House owing to the work in which they are engaged being regarded by the Government as of national importance to record their votes?
Mr Clement Attlee
, Stepney Limehouse
No, Sir. This suggestion is contrary to the tradition and spirit of the House of Commons.
Mr Cecil Wilson
, Sheffield, Attercliffe
What steps have been taken to prevent a repetition of what has recently happened?
Mr Charles Williams
, Torquay
Is my right hon. Friend aware that this proposal is strongly reminiscent of the card voting system, and will he oppose it as being against the democratic system of voting in the House?
The House of Commons is one of the houses of parliament. Here, elected MPs (elected by the "commons", i.e. the people) debate. In modern times, nearly all power resides in this house. In the commons are 650 MPs, as well as a speaker and three deputy speakers.
