Clause 1

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 17 January 1979.

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Photo of Mr John Biggs-Davison Mr John Biggs-Davison , Epping Forest 12:00, 17 January 1979

I agree with the hon. Gentleman, indeed it is. Therefore, surely, the representation in this House and the distribution of constituencies should not be decided on those grounds. The hon. Gentleman is now saying that this is a dangerous step because of something which may happen to party advantage in 1984.