Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Earl of Onslow (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 22 October 2007.

Prime Minister: Dissolution of Parliament

Question: My Lords, is it not ironic that the Liberals—the heirs to the great Whigs of the 18th century and to the Glorious Revolution—who fought for such a long time to make the King’s Government subordinate to the House of Commons, do not understand that it is only in the past 30 years that the House of Commons has brought down a Government by a vote of no confidence? That is how it should be, that is how it is, and I hope that it shall always be like that.

Answer: My Lords, I feel that the noble Earl is addressing his concerns to the other party. Perhaps when the noble Lord speaks up he will be able to answer that point.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 695 c854
Session: 2006-07
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: House of Commons General elections Dissolution Prime Minister Powers Parliamentary scrutiny
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk