ELECTORAL REFORM
BILL BEFORE COMMONS
MOTOR-CARS ON POLLING DAY
(British Official Witoiesi.) (Received 23rd.April, 11 a.m.) RUGBY, 22nd April. The House of Commons resumed consideration of the Electoral Reform Bill, which has not been before the House since the defeat of the Government before tho recess on the clause abolishing University representation, and debated a clause prohibiting the use of motor-cars on polling day, except those placed at the disposal of returning officers. Opposition speakers declared the provision unworkable. . '
In reply the Home Secretary, Mr. J. B. Clynes, while not claiming perfect draughtmanship for the clause, said that the Government's object was- to equalise the conditions for poor' and rich candidates. : .
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Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 95, 23 April 1931, Page 11
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111ELECTORAL REFORM Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 95, 23 April 1931, Page 11
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