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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Redesdale (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Monday, 22 October 2007.


Prime Minister: Dissolution of Parliament

Question
When they will give effect to their pledge to consult Parliament about whether the Prime Minister should be required to seek the approval of the House of Commons before asking the monarch for a dissolution.
Answer

My Lords, on Wednesday, 10 October 2007, my right honourable friend the Leader of the House of Commons put to the Modernisation Committee of that House the proposal that it should look at the issues around recall and dissolution. I am pleased that the committee has agreed to inquire into this issue. The Government look forward to considering the committee’s conclusions in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
695 c852 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
House of Commons General elections Dissolution Prime Minister Powers Parliamentary scrutiny
Link
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