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Fixed Term Parliaments Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2006-07

Last updated: 27 October 2007 at 16:57

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Long title

Fix the date of the next general election and all subsequent general elections; to forbid the dissolution of Parliament otherwise than in accordance with this Act; to allow the House of Commons to change the day of the week on which a general election is held; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

David Howarth
Liberal Democrat
Cambridge

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