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Proceeding contribution from Christopher Chope (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

Why is the hon. Gentleman keen to have the election in May? Having general elections in May on a fixed-term basis would surely always give the incumbent Government the opportunity for a giveaway Budget shortly before the election started?


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