asked the Prime Minister if he has considered that the successful candidate in the recent election at Mitcham obtained only 38 per cent. of the total votes polled, whereas other candidates secured 62 per cent. of the votes; and whether he will introduce a scheme of proportional representation, so as to prevent candidates who poll only a minority of the votes from being elected to this House at the next General Election?

No, Sir. I am not prepared to adopt the hon. Member's suggestion.

Has the Prime Minister any fellow-feeling for candidates who get returned by a minority vote?