I am glad that the hon. Gentleman has acknowledged that point, which was rejected in my earlier intervention. He is right that black-hearted supporters of small parties would have at least greater influence, if not greater power. Surely, he would recognise that that is a bad thing, not a good thing, for our democracy.
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill (Money) (No. 3)
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John Hayes
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 9 February 2010.
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill.
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