# Meeting of Parliament Act 1797, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act to shorten the Time now required for giving Notice of the Royal Intention of his Majesty, his Heirs and Successors, that the Parliament shall meet and be holden for the Dispatch of Business, and more effectually to provide for the Meeting of Parliament in the case of a Demise of the Crown.
[19th July 1797]
Preamble.
Whereas it is expedient to shorten the time now required for giving notice of the royal intention of his Majesty, his heirs or successors, that the Parliament shall meet and be holden for the dispatch of business:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/apgb/Geo3/37/127/introduction (the official version)
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