Proceeding contribution from David Howarth (Liberal Democrat) 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
I follow the hon. Gentleman's point, which is important, but the difference is that, in a fixed-term system, both the Government and the Opposition know when the election date is, whereas in our current system, only the Government know.
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- 2007-08
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- Campaigns British constitution Elections General elections Government Dissolution Political parties Parliament Manifestos Recall of parliament Reform Royal prerogative Labour Censure motions
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- Fixed-term Parliaments Bill 2007-08
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