Yes, and that is why we repealed it. The first act of the new Prime Minister was to repeal that Order in Council. I agree with the hon. Gentleman.
The right hon. Member for Horsham referred to special advisers, and that brings me to my next point. I should declare an interest, because I am a former special adviser. However, it is not a small club.
Civil Service
Proceeding contribution from
Ed Miliband
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 7 May 2008.
It occurred during Opposition day on Civil Service.
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