ELECTORAL CHOICE AND THE VOTING SYSTEM FOR THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Early day motion 1028, tabled 15 November 2005 by David Chaytor (Labour). Signed by 68 members.

That this House believes that the essence of democracy is the sovereignty of the people, and that the people are entitled to choose how that sovereignty is ceded to Government on their behalf; and, therefore, supports the provisions of the Electoral Choice Bill, introduced by a cross party group of honourable Members on 15th November, which would enable citizens, via a petition signed by five per cent. of the relevant electorate, to call a referendum on the voting system for this House and for each individual local authority.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 42, Labour 21, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.