Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Friday, 20 December 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 January 2020 (named day). It was answered by Chloe Smith (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 January 2020 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to repeal the Fixed Term Parliaments Act 2011; what assessment he has made of the effect of repealing that Act on the Royal Prerogative power of the Monarch to dissolve the UK Parliament; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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As set out in the Queen's Speech, the Government will repeal the Fixed Term Parliaments Act. Prior to the Fixed Term Parliaments Act, an election was called through the use of the Royal Prerogative powers of the Monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 261
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Fixed-term parliaments Dissolution Monarchy Royal prerogative
- Legislation
- Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
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- 2023-11-03 14:25:39 +0000
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