Constitution and Home Affairs

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Education – in the House of Commons at 3:34 pm on 7 June 2010.

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Photo of Kevin Brennan Kevin Brennan Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) 3:34, 7 June 2010

The amendment tabled by the Leader of the Opposition mentions the special majority that is required to dissolve Parliament and hold a general election. Having failed to get any sort of answer out of the Government, does my right hon. Friend have any theory about why they arrived at the figure of 55%?