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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Campbell of Alloway (Conservative). It was answered by Baroness Jay of Paddington (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 December 1999.


Jay of Paddington, Baroness

Question
Whether they favour retention of the Salisbury convention when Her Majesty's Opposition have no voting majority in either House of Parliament.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
608 c214-5 
Session
1999-00
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
British constitution House of Lords House of Commons Government Powers Parliamentary procedure Reform Upper houses Salisbury convention Minority governments