§ Lord Cocks of Hartcliffeasked Her Majesty's Government:
Why, when visiting the Independent Commission on the Voting System's website, people are referred to the website of the Electoral Reform Society (one of whose primary aims is to bring into being proportional representation); and whether this is compatible with the Commission's independent status. [HL2911]
§ Lord Williams of MostynThe Independent Commission on the Voting System has not been charged with the task of recommending whether it would be desirable to change the voting system for elections to another place. Rather, it has been asked to consider the best alternative to the first-past-the-post electoral system if there is to be a change. The final decision will rest with the electorate in a referendum.
The Independent Commission's website directs those who are interested in finding out more about electoral systems to the Electoral Reform Society's website.
§ Lord Cocks of Hartcliffeasked Her Majesty's Government:
What literature the Independent Commission on the Voting System has 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. [HL2910]
§ Lord Williams of MostynThe Independent Commission on the Voting System has not produced any literature, other than its initial press notice, copies of which can be found in the Libraries of both Houses.
Copies of the Independent Commission's final report will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.