Clause 12 — Boundary Commission proposals: publicity and consultation

Part of Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill (Programme) (No. 4) – in the House of Commons at 8:45 pm on 1 November 2010.

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Photo of Ian Lucas Ian Lucas Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) 8:45, 1 November 2010

It is important to highlight the fact that oral representations in a public inquiry will be taken away. Like me, my right hon. Friend is a solicitor. Do oral hearings not very often illuminate far more than written representations ever would, so that all parties, including the person who holds the inquiry, learn much more through that process?