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On Monday 12 April, Parliament was dissolved ahead of the General Election on 6 May. A new Parliament will begin with State Opening on 25 May.
House of Lords news
Somali piracy report published
Lords EU Committee report examines effectiveness of EU Operation Atalanta in combating piracy
Death of Viscount Colville of Culross
Crossbench hereditary Peer Viscount Colville of Culross died on 8 April
Queen to open new Parliament on 25 May
State Opening kicks off new parliamentary session and sets Government's legislative agenda
Dissolution of Parliament: 12 April 2010
Formal end of the 2005 to 2010 Parliament takes place with proclamation for dissolutionPublications
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