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Proceeding contribution from Lord Randall of Uxbridge (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Friday, 16 May 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Fixed Term Parliaments Bill.


Fixed Term Parliaments Bill

Surely if the date of the election is known, the campaign can start at any time? There have been different lengths of campaign because the date of an election has been called later, but under the Bill the start of the campaigning would be a simple matter.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
475 c1707 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Campaigns British constitution Elections General elections Government Dissolution Political parties Parliament Manifestos Recall of parliament Reform Royal prerogative Labour Censure motions
Legislation
Fixed-term Parliaments Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk