European Parliament (Hansard, 27 November 1998)

HC Deb 27 November 1998 vol 321 c19W 19W

§ Mr Wigley
To ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the electoral system to be used for elections for the European Parliament in June 1999. [61047]

§ The Prime Minister
As my right hon. Friend the President of the Council made clear on 26 November 1998,Official Report, column 315, the Government are re-introducing the European (Parliamentary Elections) Bill. This would establish a proportional representation system for the European parliamentary elections as promised in our Manifesto.