Deviation in Size of Constituencies Made by Electoral Boundaries Review Committee

Hazel Poa questioned the EBRC's policy of allowing a 30% deviation in constituency size from the mean since 1980 and asked for the rationale, while also querying whether the terms of reference should explicitly include ensuring more equal representation.
Chan Chun Sing responded that the EBRC has used a ±30% variation norm since 1980 to balance fair representation with the need for frequent boundary adjustments due to population shifts.
The debate centered on the balance between equal representation and practical adjustments, with no immediate change to the EBRC's terms of reference announced.

Hazel Poa questioned the EBRC's policy of allowing a 30% deviation in constituency size from the mean since 1980 and asked for the rationale, while also querying whether the terms of reference should explicitly include ensuring more equal representation.
Chan Chun Sing responded that the EBRC has used a ±30% variation norm since 1980 to balance fair representation with the need for frequent boundary adjustments due to population shifts.
The debate centered on the balance between equal representation and practical adjustments, with no immediate change to the EBRC's terms of reference announced.

Hazel Poa questioned the EBRC's policy of allowing a 30% deviation in constituency size from the mean since 1980 and asked for the rationale, while also querying whether the terms of reference should explicitly include ensuring more equal representation.
Chan Chun Sing responded that the EBRC has used a ±30% variation norm since 1980 to balance fair representation with the need for frequent boundary adjustments due to population shifts.
The debate centered on the balance between equal representation and practical adjustments, with no immediate change to the EBRC's terms of reference announced.

Hazel Poa questioned the EBRC's policy of allowing a 30% deviation in constituency size from the mean since 1980 and asked for the rationale, while also querying whether the terms of reference should explicitly include ensuring more equal representation.
Chan Chun Sing responded that the EBRC has used a ±30% variation norm since 1980 to balance fair representation with the need for frequent boundary adjustments due to population shifts.
The debate centered on the balance between equal representation and practical adjustments, with no immediate change to the EBRC's terms of reference announced.

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