The practice and procedure of the House of Commons 1660-1714
Between 1660 and 1714 the House of Commons was gradually gaining primacy in the political state. This thesis seeks to examine the development of the Commons' procedure within this context. Both the internal workings of the Lower Chamber and its relationship with the Crown and the House of Lords are considered. During this period the House of Commons became increasingly conscious of the need to organize its business more efficiently. This led to the standardisation and elaboration of practices and procedures. The format of the working day, debating procedure and the system of voting are examined. Measures taken to encourage the attendance of Members are evaluated as is the attitude taken towards the presence of strangers in the Chamber. The legislative process and the structure and significance of Committees are analysed. Particular attention is given to the House of Commons' financial powers and procedures. The concept of parliamentary financial control is discussed. This period witnessed the establishment of an informal modus vivendi between the two Houses of Parliament. The way in which the Commons achieved control of finance whilst conceding judicial superiori ty to the Lords is examined. The Commons' concern
Ellis, Kathryn M.
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The practice and procedure of the House of Commons 1660-1714. Between 1660 and 1714 the House of Commons was gradually gaining primacy in the political state. This thesis seeks to examine the development of the Commons' procedure within this context. Both the internal workings of the Lower Chamber and its relationship with the Crown and the House of Lords are considered. During this period the House of Commons became increasingly conscious of the need to organize its business more efficiently. This led to the standardisation and elaboration of practices and procedures. The format of the working day, debating procedure and the system of voting are examined. Measures taken to encourage the attendance of Members are evaluated as is the attitude taken towards the presence of strangers in the Chamber. The legislative process and the structure and significance of Committees are analysed. Particular attention is given to the House of Commons' financial powers and procedures. The concept of parliamentary financial control is discussed. This period witnessed the establishment of an informal modus vivendi between the two Houses of Parliament. The way in which the Commons achieved control of finance whilst conceding judicial superiori ty to the Lords is examined. The Commons' concern
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