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Proceeding contribution from Tony Wright (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 10 June 2009. It occurred during Opposition day on Dissolution of Parliament.


Dissolution of Parliament

The right hon. Gentleman is a considerable historian. Can he tell us of just one historical occasion on which a Government with a secure majority have called a general election simply because the Opposition have asked for one?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
493 c868 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Allowances Devolution Elections Expenditure Dissolution Members Parliament Scotland Reform Wales
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk