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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

The hon. Gentleman raises an important point as to whether a Prime Minister anxious for a general election could engineer a vote of no confidence. Even if these provisions stand as they are in the Bill, that would still be a technical possibility.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
519 c308 
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