Proceeding contribution from Lord Harper (Conservative) 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
At first, my hon. Friend said that this Bill would not provide any flexibility. Then he set out two ways in which we could have an early election. Our proposition is that it would be up to this House rather the Prime Minister to call an early election. The Prime Minister could come to this House, put down a motion and then Members could decide whether they wanted an early election to deal with the financial crisis. To give the power to this House and not leave it with the Prime Minister is an improvement.
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- Proceeding contribution
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- 519 c336
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- 2010-12
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- House of Commons chamber
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- General elections Fixed-term parliaments Dissolution Prime Minister Powers Divisions Censure motions
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- Fixed-term Parliaments Bill 2010-12
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