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Answered by
Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
17 December 2001
Reference
630 c6-7
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
17 December 2001
Reference
630 c6-7
House
House of Lords
In the context of their proposals for House of Lords reform, whether they consider that list systems will deliver appropriate levels of independence among the membership of the House.
Asked by
Earl of Liverpool (Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
17 December 2001
Reference
630 c6-7
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
16 June 1999
Reference
602 c281-2
House
House of Lords
Whether, in the light of the turn-out in the European elections, they will institute an inquiry into the operation of the closed list system of election.
Asked by
Earl of Northesk (Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
16 June 1999
Reference
602 c281-2
House
House of Lords

European Parliamentary Elections Bill. Lords third reading (formal). Debate on amendments. Passed on question and returned to the Commons with amendments.

Lead member
Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish
Answering member
Lord Williams of Mostyn
Department
Home Office
Type
Debates on bills
Date
20 October 1998
Reference
593 c1316-36
House
House of Lords

How many focus groups were used by the independent commission on the electoral system; how often they met, and where; and how they were recruited and reimbursed. [HL 3302].

Asked by
Lord Cocks of Hartcliffe (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
5 October 1998
Reference
HL 3302; 593 c81-2WA
House
House of Lords

Why, when visiting the Independent Commission on the Voting Systems website, people are referred to the website of the Electoral Reform Society (one of whose primary aims is to bring into being proportionate representation); and whether this is compatible with the Commissions independent status. [HL 2911].

Asked by
Lord Cocks of Hartcliffe (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
27 July 1998
Reference
HL 2911; 592 c153WA
House
House of Lords

What literature the Independent Commission on the Voting System have made available for the general public; and whether copies can be placed in the Libraries of the House of Lords and the House of Commons. [HL 2910].

Asked by
Lord Cocks of Hartcliffe (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
27 July 1998
Reference
HL 2910; 592 c153WA
House
House of Lords

What are their plans to register political parties for elections in 1999; and what fee they intend to charge for registration. - Includes figure.

Asked by
Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
18 June 1998
Reference
590 c146WA
House
House of Lords
Why, with regard to the form of proportional representation to be used in European Parliament elections, they have decided on the closed list system, in which the preferential order of candidates is chosen by the party, as opposed to the open list system, in which preferences for individuals are expressed by the voters.
Asked by
Lord Renton of Mount Harry (Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
29 April 1998
Reference
589 c285-8
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
29 April 1998
Reference
589 c285-8
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Date
29 April 1998
Reference
589 c285-8
House
House of Lords

Whether the results of the study commissioned in respect of electors' views on voting systems will be made available. [HL898]. - My right honourable friend has arranged for a copy of the results to be placed in the Library.

Asked by
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
3 March 1998
Reference
586 c155WA
House
House of Lords

Statement on setting up of the Independent Commission on the Voting System. - Includes members and terms of reference.

Asked by
Baroness David (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
1 December 1997
Reference
583 c149WA
House
House of Lords

Statement on what plans they have to introduce a proportional voting system for the 1999 European election.

Asked by
Baroness David (Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
17 July 1997
Reference
581 c130WA
House
House of Lords

Northern Ireland (Entry to Negotiations Etc) Bill. Lords second reading debate. Agreed to on question. Standing Order No 44 having been dispensed with, committee stage. Clauses 1 to 8 and schedules 1 and 2 agreed to. Bill reported without amendment. Report stage, third reading and passed (all formal).

Lead member
Baroness Denton of Wakefield
Answering member
Lord Williams of Mostyn
Department
Northern Ireland Office; Committee of the Whole House (HL)
Type
Debates on bills
Date
25 April 1996
Reference
571 c1254-330
House
House of Lords