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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Chris Leslie (Labour). It was answered by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 June 2010 on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Parliament (Dissolution)

Question
What criteria were used to decide on a 55% majority for a vote in the House to trigger a dissolution of Parliament.
Answer

I am grateful, Mr Speaker. Labour Members clearly do not want to listen to answers to their questions. The answer is that we want to make sure that no single party in this House is able to seek a Dissolution for its own party political advantage. That is why the coalition agreement makes the provision that it does.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
3362 
512 c145-6 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Parliament (Dissolution)
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Dissolution
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk