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Proceeding contribution from Jack Straw (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 24 November 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Fixed-term Parliaments Bill.


Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

I am glad to have the hon. Lady's endorsement. As we know, that was precisely the reason why, miraculously, of all the numbers that the coalition partners could have chosen, they originally alighted on the trigger level of 55%, because it would have given neither partner the ability to force an early general election against the wishes of the other.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
519 c305-6 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
General elections Fixed-term parliaments Dissolution Prime Minister Powers Divisions Censure motions
Legislation
Fixed-term Parliaments Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk