To ask the Minister of State, Ministry of Justice pursuant to the answer of 2 May 2007, Official Report, column 1725W, on electoral systems, when the review of electoral systems currently in use in the United Kingdom began; and if she will make a statement. (138051)

The review under way in the Ministry of Justice commenced after the May 2005 elections. It is anticipated that the review will be completed within the lifetime of this Parliament. Ministers will take decisions on any next steps, if necessary, after the review is completed.