HC Deb 08 March 1922 vol 151 cc1269-70
50. Lieut.-Colonel A. MURRAY

asked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill for proportional representation or alternative vote at Parliamentary elections?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

The Government have not discussed these questions or taken any decision upon them.

Lieut.-Colonel MURRAY

Do not the Government recognise the necessity of some electoral reform?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

No.

Captain W. BENN

Is it a fact that the Minister of Health has been asked by the Government to investigate this subject for them?

Ms. CHAMBERLAIN

No, Sir, he has not.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

What other way is there for the Conservatives in this country to show their feelings?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

As at Wolverhampton.