This paper discusses the way that Parliament scrutinises the Government's proposals for taxation, set out in the annual Budget statement. It looks at how this procedure may be affected by the timing of a General Election, and the decision in 2017 to move the Budget from the Spring to the Autumn. It also provides some suggestions for further reading.
Documents to download
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Political Parties Elections and Referendums Bill - electoral aspects (Bill 34 1999/2000) (220 KB, PDF)
The Political Parties Elections and Referendums Bill – electoral aspects (Bill 34 of 1999/2000). House of Commons Library Research Paper 00/1.
Documents to download
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Political Parties Elections and Referendums Bill - electoral aspects (Bill 34 1999/2000) (220 KB, PDF)
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