I am grateful for that intervention, and what the hon. Gentleman says will be part of the debate as we go forward. I recently took part in a radio programme with the hon. Member for Cardiff Central (Jo Stevens), and we had a vibrant debate on this issue. My one concern about compulsory voting is that it moves voting from being a civic right to a civic responsibility, which is a very big change in attitude. I am not saying that I have closed my mind to it, and I acknowledge that the hon. Member for Cardiff Central made some persuasive arguments, but I shall reserve my judgment until the time comes.
Wales Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Jonathan Edwards
(Plaid Cymru)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 5 July 2016.
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Wales Bill.
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