"My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this debate. Much of what we have heard seems to treat the electoral system as something that is static and could well be stagnant, but it has always been evolving. There was the secret ballot, generally advancing the number of …..." Lord Roberts of Llandudno - View Speech
"That has nothing to do with my argument. My argument is that in larger seats more people will not have a direct influence on the Member that they elect, which is very serious.
"I would be quite happy with that. It is Liberal Democrat policy to lower the voting age. I think I have said enough for tonight...." Lord Roberts of Llandudno - View Speech
"It was, so I will continue shouting until the Labour Party admits that it was in its manifesto and that it will vote for the Bill and, when the time comes, vote positively in the AV referendum...." Lord Roberts of Llandudno - View Speech
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what consultations they plan to hold with local authorities and the Boundaries Commissions on reducing the number of Members of Parliament and reviewing the size of parliamentary constituencies...." Lord Roberts of Llandudno - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for that response. Will the Government assure us that when the Boundary Commissions consider this, they consider not only the electorate size but the geography and the local authority boundaries when reporting on the new constituencies? Will they also discuss thoroughly with the devolved Administrations …..." Lord Roberts of Llandudno - View Speech