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Erskine May: Parliamentary Practice 23rd edition

Erskine May: Parliamentary Practice 23rd edition

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ISBN/ISSN:: 9780406970947
Publication Date:: 31/05/2004
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A rulebook for parliamentarians, Erskine May: Parliamentary Practice 23rd edition is widely regarded as the "Parliamentary bible". First published in 1844, it has established itself as the leading authority on parliamentary practice for over 150 years. As well as providing detailed information on the constituent parts of Parliament, Erskine May: Parliamentary Practice also explores powers and jurisdictions, membership of either House, financial procedure and the process of debate. In short, it has all you need to know about parliamentary practice at your finger tips.

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Edited by Sir William McKay, formerly Clerk of the House of Commons, along with a host of current and former members of the House of Commons and House of Lords.
Erskine May: Parliamentary Practice 23rd edition outlines the conduct of business in the House of Lords and House of Commons and details structural changes in the House Service so you’re fully up-to-date with the latest issues.
Organised into in-depth sections covering Constitution, Powers and Privileges of Parliament, Proceedings in Parliament for both Public Business and Private Busines.

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PART I - Constitution, Powers and Privileges of Parliament;
1. The constituent parts of Parliament;
2. Elections;
3. Disqualification for membership of either House;
4. Power and jurisdiction of Parliament;
5. The privilege of Parliament;
6. Privilege of freedom of speech;
7. Privilege of freedom from arrest;
8. Contempts;
9. Penal jurisdiction of both Houses;
10. Complaints of breach of privilege or contempt;
11. The courts and parliamentary privilege;

PART II - Proceedings in Parliament: Public Business;
12. Precincts and organisation of Parliament;
13. A new Parliament and opening and closing of session;
14. A Sitting: general arrangements in the House of Commons;
15. The control and distribution of time in the House of Commons;
16. The outline of business of the House of Commons;
17. The process of debate in the House of Commons by motion, question and decision;
18. Maintenance of order during debates in the House of Commons;
19. Methods of curtailing debate;
20. Rules governing the conduct of Members of both houses and the disclosure of financial interests;
21. Organisation and conduct of business in the House of Lords;
22. Proceedings of Parliament in passing public bills;
23. Delegated legislation;
24. Formal communications between Crown and Parliament and between Lords and Commons;
25. Committees in the House of Lords;
26. Select committees in the House of Commons;
27. Committees in the House of Commons: Committees of the whole House and Standing Committees;
28. Joint Committees of the Lords and Commons;
29. Financial procedure - general;
30. Public expenditure and supply;
31. Expenditure: Money resolutions;
32. Ways and Means and Finance Bills;
33. The role of the House of Lords in financial procedure;
34. Public petitions;
35. Parliamentary oversight of European Union matters;
36. Parliament and international assemblies;

PART III - Proceedings in Parliament: Private Business;
37. Preliminary view of private bills;
38. Preliminary proceedings in both Houses on private bills;
39. Petitions in favour of, or against, or relating to private bills in the House of Commons; and the Court of Referees;
40. Proceedings in the House of Commons on private bills;
41. Proceedings on private and personal bills in the House of Lords

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By Sir William McKay, formerly Clerk of the House of Commons. Assistant editors: Frank Cranmer, Principal Clerk, House of Commons; Mark Hutton, Deputy Principal Clerk, House of Commons; Simon Patrick, Deputy Principal Clerk, House of Commons; Mary Robertson, formerly a Clerk in the House of Lords; Alan Sandall, Deputy Principal Clerk, House of Commons

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