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Written question asked by Lord Brennan of Canton (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 June 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 June 2010. It was answered by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Monday, 28 June 2010 on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Dissolution

Question
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether he plans to proceed with his proposal for a 55 per cent. majority requirement to trigger a dissolution of Parliament if it is voted for by more than 50 per cent. but less than 55 per cent. of (a) Members of the House and (b) Members voting.
Answer

As I made clear to the hon. Member on 22 June 2010, Official Report, column 146, the Bill establishing Fixed Term Parliaments will be considered on the Floor of the House and Members will have the opportunity to debate it in detail then.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4294; 512 c398W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Dissolution
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk