Orders of the Day — European Parliamentary Elections Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 8:15 pm on 10 November 1998.

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Photo of Douglas Hogg Douglas Hogg Conservative, Sleaford and North Hykeham 8:15, 10 November 1998

Hon. Members will be interested to hear the hon. Gentleman say that a majority of the Labour party are not in favour of the closed list. It follows that there is not a majority in the House in favour of the proposal. If that is the case, why is the hon. Gentleman unhappy about the other place insisting on its view?