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Proceeding contribution from Lord Morgan (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 16 May 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Fixed-term Parliaments Bill.


Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

On the Baldwin point, it is quite important to know that in 1924 there was, as it were, an understood majority in waiting. It was not a random resignation by Baldwin. Therefore, it was clear what the outcome would be.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
727 c1153 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Legislatures General elections Fixed-term parliaments Referendums Parliament Censure motions
Legislation
Fixed-term Parliaments Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk