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COMPULSORY VOTING

Early day motion 780, tabled 30 June 1999 by Linda Perham (Labour). Signed by 12 members.

That this House believes it is every citizen's duty to exercise the hard-won right to vote; and therefore urges the Government to consider the introduction of compulsory voting.

Signatures by party: Labour 9, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.