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* * * * The question for the Liberals therefore

was : " II you cannot get Proportional Representation is it worth while to get the second best ? " Although he did not himself believe in the Alternative Vote he thought that it would be better than nothing. It would, for instance, defeat Protection in the absence of a clear majority. When an Electoral Reform Bill was introduced, however. the House of Lords might be foolish enough to throw it out In that event the Lords must "abide by the.

consequences." * — * * *