Nick P
Donor
In 1960 Malta had a population of 327,000. Hong Kong had a population of 3,076,000.
If Malta was to get 3 MP's then Hong Kong would have 30. That's a whole political party of their own.
There would have to be some form of Federal Parliament to avoid Westminster becoming overwhelmed (sheer lack of space in the House for starters!). Devolution would definitely be on the cards.
And let's not forget the need to hand Hong Kong back to China in 1997 unless we arrange a longer lease on the New Territories.
If Malta was to get 3 MP's then Hong Kong would have 30. That's a whole political party of their own.
There would have to be some form of Federal Parliament to avoid Westminster becoming overwhelmed (sheer lack of space in the House for starters!). Devolution would definitely be on the cards.
And let's not forget the need to hand Hong Kong back to China in 1997 unless we arrange a longer lease on the New Territories.