Proceeding contribution from George Howarth (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 September 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Fixed-term Parliaments Bill.
Fixed-term Parliaments Bill
My right hon. Friend said a few moments ago that one reason why he felt inclined to give this Bill its Second Reading is a commitment made in the Labour party manifesto. Perhaps it would help if I reminded him of what we actually said in our manifesto. We said that we would have the following:"““Legislation to ensure Parliaments sit for a fixed term and an All Party Commission to chart a course to a Written Constitution.””" At least two elements which would make the Bill conform with that commitment are missing.
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- 2010-12
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- Alternative vote General elections Fixed-term parliaments Dissolution National Assembly for Wales Referendums Parliament Parliamentary privilege Parliamentary session Reform Scottish Parliament Royal prerogative Censure motions
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- Fixed-term Parliaments Bill 2010-12
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