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Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

The reason we want a fixed-term Parliament, particularly those in minority parties, who are never in the party of government in this situation—in Scotland we made sure that it is far more democratic—is not the fear of the electorate, it is the fear of the Government, using the particular wins that they have created for their own advantage in a narrow period of time. There is an advantage in a fixed-term Parliament. Some people prefer five, some people prefer four. I am in the four camp—
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
518 c836 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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