Proceeding contribution from Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 18 January 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Fixed-term Parliaments Bill.
Fixed-term Parliaments Bill
Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the Electoral Commission has written to the Deputy Prime Minister on this issue, and the right of the devolved Administrations to lengthen the period by six months? It letter states:"““the Commission believes that there remains a clear need for…research to be carried out””—" forthwith—"““to ensure there is a robust evidence base to inform decisions about the timing of elections in 2015.””"
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- 2010-12
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- Administration General elections Fixed-term parliaments Dissolution Censure motions Prorogation Sunset clauses
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- Fixed-term Parliaments Bill 2010-12
- Parliament Act 1911
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