Proceeding contribution from Angela Eagle (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 25 May 2010. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Dissolution of Parliament.

Dissolution of Parliament

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his generosity in giving way. What does he think about the propriety of attempting to change a long held, easy-to-understand mathematical concept of 50% plus one, simply to deal with anticipated issues in a coalition? Would it not be better for there to be open statements from the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister about their intentions, instead of this extremely convoluted—and, I think, quite improper—way of proceeding?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 510 c143
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: House of Commons Fixed-term parliaments Dissolution Parliament Standards Royal prerogative Divisions Censure motions
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Dissolution of Parliament

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