HL Deb 17 July 1997 vol 581 c130WA
Baroness David

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What plans they have to introduce a proportional voting system for the 1999 European election.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Williams of Mostyn)

Legislation will be brought forward this session to enable the 1999 European elections to be conducted by a regional list electoral system.