European Assembly (Direct Elections)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 25 April 1977.

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Photo of Mr John Mendelson Mr John Mendelson , Penistone 12:00, 25 April 1977

Whatever view we take about direct elections, given that there is common ground across the Floor of the House about the importance of and how well our electoral system has served the people of this country for many generations, would it not be irresponsible to risk that system merely because we have some date by which to arrange elections?