The rules governing the ritual known as prime minister's questions, the weekly parliamentary contest between the government and the opposition, are fairly clear.

"I think he will bring investments to the region," said Mr. Derev, who is claiming neutrality in the parliamentary contest.

The party was also leading in parliamentary contests.

After the introduction of railways Cubitt's evidence was sought in parliamentary contests.

Jones's Conservative opponent in the 1979 election was Ann Widdecombe, who was making her first parliamentary contest.

His final parliamentary contest came at Eastbourne, at the 1923 General Election, when he finished second.

But in a series of parliamentary contests, he has secured legislation extending the period during which suspects may be held without charge, to 28 days from 14 days.

Some 87 parties have registered to enter candidates in the parliamentary contest.

During the National elections of 2011, she won her parliamentary contest and is now the incumbent MP for that constituency.

His first parliamentary contest was in 1966 when he unsuccessfully fought South Buckinghamshire.