PM's actions signalled declining importance
The Prime Minister's actions have signalled a declining importance of Parliament.
Claim made by Peter Luff, Conservative MP for Mid-Worcesteshire, during the proceedings of the Commons Liaison Committee on 18th June 2007.
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