House of Commons (1207)
What is this notice?
- The legislation underpinning the placement of this notice appears to be the Royal Assent Act 1967, though there is no mention of gazetting in the text, which states: 'An Act of Parliament is duly enacted if His Majesty’s Assent thereto, being signified by Letters Patent under the Great Seal signed with His Majesty’s own hand,—(a) is pronounced in the presence of both Houses in the House of Lords in the form and manner customary before the passing of this Act; or (b) is notified to each House of Parliament, sitting separately, by the Speaker of that House or in the case of his absence by the person acting as such Speaker'
- To advertise when an MP has died
What legislation does it relate to?
- The Crown Office (Forms and Proclamations Rules) Order 1992 (Art. 3)
- Recess Elections Act 1975 (S.2 (1)) in reference to (S.1 (1) (a))
Who places this notice?
- Privy Council
- The speaker
Where can I find this notice?
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