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
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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.
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- 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
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