Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Douglas Carswell (Conservative), on Monday, 19 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 33 members in total.

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PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS (RECALL AND PRIMARIES) BILL

That this House is deeply concerned about the lack of public engagement in political and democratic affairs and the cynicism and distrust of the political system felt by many voters; notes that the recent Power Inquiry found that this is all too often borne out of a sense of disempowerment; believes that new measures are required to enable voters to participate more fully in the political system; welcomes the provisions of the Parliamentary Elections (Recall and Primaries) Bill tabled by a cross-party group of hon. Members that would permit voters to recall their hon. Member in certain specified circumstances and also require a returning officer to hold primary elections if requested to do so by any local political party with the support of at least 1,000 voters; further notes that the leaders of the three largest political parties have expressed support for the need for new initiatives to engage the public; and hopes that this Bill will become law expeditiously, believing that it will help restore faith in the political process.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS (RECALL AND PRIMARIES) BILL (2090A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Bob Spink (primary, Independent (affiliation)) and tabled on Monday, 19 October 2009. It has been signed by 2 members in total.

leave out `1,000' and insert `500'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2090 

2090A1 

Session

2008-09

Other sponsors

Paul Flynn

Jon Cruddas

David Drew

Mark Fisher

Stephen Williams

Subjects

Elections Electoral systems

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk