Mr. Sem Roberts (Conservative) wecontad the motion, 'The Dutehess of Atholl (Conservative), moving the rejection of the Dill, objected to this dual system as' being thoroughly contra. dietary. The bill, she said, would not guarantee that the minority would not secure a majority, a had occurred when a Labour Government was returned in the Queensland election in 1922 She objected that proportional representation meant unwieldly areas! anit lors of, personal touch.
Mr. Herbert Morrison (Labour) seconded the rejection of the Bill.
My. Asquith, the Liberal leader, strongly supported the Bill,
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