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Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

The hon. Gentleman is exploring an interesting argument, but there is currently nothing to prevent a Prime Minister from requesting Prorogation to avoid a vote of no confidence if he believes that the monarch will accede to his request. Given that that has never happened, why does the hon. Gentleman think that such a constitutional anomaly is more likely to arise following the passage of the Bill than under the present arrangements?
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
521 c737 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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