Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 1
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The Fixed-term Parliaments Act clearly achieved the purpose of removing the discretion of the Prime...
Conclusion
The Fixed-term Parliaments Act clearly achieved the purpose of removing the discretion of the Prime Minister to call an election at a time of his or her choosing. It removed the ability of the incumbent party of government to time an election to gain an advantage over its opponents. Whatever legislation replaces the FtPA it is important that this fairness is maintained.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
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