§ Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what studies his Department has conducted into alternatives to the present electoral system; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. SummerskillIn order to keep abreast with developments in this field the Department has accumulated a quantity of factual material on different electoral systems.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he proposes to undertake any study of fundamental change from the present voting system for all levels of government.
§ Dr. SummerskillFactual material on different electoral systems and their operation has been assembled in the Home Office, but any fundamental change in the traditional voting systems used in this country would be a matter of major public policy and need to be treated accordingly.