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Proceeding contribution from Frank Doran (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 7 March 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Scotland Bill.


Scotland Bill

As I understand the current law on local government by-elections, the election must be held within three months of the death or resignation of the councillor—except when there is also a UK parliamentary or Scottish parliamentary election. In this particular case, except at extraordinary expense, the returning officer does not have much option.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
524 c690 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Devolution Airguns Elections Legislative competence Insolvency Health professions Powers Regulation Scottish Parliament Speed limits Supreme Court Scottish Executive
Legislation
Scotland Bill 2010-12
Link
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