§ 47. Mr. Kennedyasked the Prime Minister whether the question of a redistribution of Parliamentary constituencies has been under review by the Government; and whether he can assure the House that any contemplated change will not take place within the lifetime of the present Parliament?
§ The Prime MinisterThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, and, as regards the second part, I cannot anticipate the work of future Sessions.
§ Mr. R. RobinsonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the House without dissent passed a Resolution calling on the Government to bring about early redistribution?
§ Sir A. SinclairWhen the Prime Minister is considering the question of redistribution, will he also consider the equally important question of electoral reform?
§ Sir John MellorIs the Prime Minister aware that the inequality of electorates is rapidly increasing?
§ Mr. KennedyHas the Prime Minister seen the Press reports stating that this matter has been under consideration by the Government, and is he now prepared to dissociate himself from these reports?
§ The Prime MinisterI have not seen the reports.