HL Deb 02 December 1997 vol 583 c168WA
Lord Selkirk of Douglas

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer given by Lord Sewel on 19 November (WA 81), whether they favour electronic means or a lobby system for the voting mechanism in the proposed Scottish Parliament.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Scottish Office (Lord Sewel)

Ultimately, it will be for the Scottish Parliament to decide on procedures, including its system for voting. We expect this matter to be considered by the all-party Consultative Steering Group which my right honourable friend the Secretary of State has established to take forward consideration of how the Scottish Parliament might operate. The brief for the parliament building will allow for the adoption of electronic voting if the Scottish Parliament so decides.