Fixed Term Parliaments Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to fix the date of the next general election and all subsequent elections; to allow the House of Commons to change the day of the week on which a general election is held; and for connected purposes
Summary
<p><strong>Fixed Term Parliaments </strong></p><p>A Bill which proposes:</p><ul><li>to fix the date of the next general election and all subsequent elections<br></li><li>to allow the House of Commons to change the day of the week on which a general election is held.</li></ul><strong><p><br><br><br> </p></strong>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
5 December 2007 – 5 December 2007
- 2nd reading· Commons
16 May 2008 – 16 May 2008
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 234.