Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

House of Commons

Session 2010 - 11
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Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

EXPLANATORY NOTES
Explanatory notes to the Bill, prepared by the Cabinet Office, are published
separately as Bill 64—EN.
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
The Deputy Prime Minister has made the following statement under section 19(1)(a)
of the Human Rights Act 1998:
In my view the provisions of the Fixed-term Parliaments Bill are compatible with the
Convention rights.

Bill 64 55/1

Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

Contents
1
Polling days for parliamentary general elections
2
Early parliamentary general elections
3
Dissolution of Parliament
4
Supplementary provisions
5
Final provisions
Schedule   —
Consequential amendments etc

Bill 64
55/1