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Overview

This bill amends the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill. It requires a specific motion in the House of Commons, explicitly stating “that this present Parliament will be dissolved,” before the Prime Minister can exercise the power to dissolve Parliament.

Description

Amendment to Clause 2

The bill inserts a new subsection (1A) into Clause 2. This subsection mandates that the Prime Minister's power to dissolve Parliament (as outlined in subsection 1) can only be exercised if the House of Commons passes a specific motion. This motion must use the exact wording: “that this present Parliament will be dissolved” (subsection 1B).

Government Spending

This bill is not expected to have a significant direct impact on UK government spending. The amendment focuses on parliamentary procedure and does not involve any direct financial allocation or changes to existing budgets.

Groups Affected

• Prime Minister: This bill restricts the Prime Minister's power to dissolve Parliament, requiring parliamentary approval.
• House of Commons: This bill grants the House of Commons greater control over the timing of general elections.
• Political Parties: The bill may impact the strategic decisions of political parties concerning election timing.
• Voters: The bill could indirectly affect voters by influencing the timing of general elections.