12th Report - A Question of Confidence? The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
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- 4 Sep 2020
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Select Committee · Constitution Committee
Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011
Status: Closed
Opened: 25 Jul 2019
Closed: 25 Jan 2022
1 report
Inquiry scope
The inquiry will consider the operation and implications of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011. It will explore how the Act has worked in practice, how the 14-day period following a successful no confidence motion would work in practice, the Act's effect on the concept of the House of Commons having 'confidence' in the Government, and what the consequences of repealing or amending the Act might be. Following recent developments, the inquiry has been expanded to consider the potential constitutional implications of the recent court judgment on the proroguing of Parliament.Reports
Oral evidence sessions
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Meetings & visits
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| Date | Type | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2019 | Formal meeting | — · Room 1, Palace of Westminster | |
| 4 Sep 2019 | Formal meeting | — · Room 1, Palace of Westminster |