Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

It was my fault for not having heard that. Having heard what the noble and learned Lord said now and understood it—having been so dim-witted in not picking it up before, for which I apologise—perhaps that indicates that this Government should not have come forward quite so hastily with this Bill, but instead should have consulted on those issues, which are very important, before bringing forward the Bill. It is not too late. Amendment 52 withdrawn. Clause 3 : Dissolution of Parliament Amendment 53 Clause 3 : Dissolution of Parliament Amendment 53 Moved by