The reason why the Conservative Government introduced the legislation was that the decision was at the discretion of the Minister. This measure returns it to the discretion of a Minister—it does not matter which party is in power—in whom the public no longer have confidence.
Deregulation Bill
Proceeding contribution from
John McDonnell
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 23 June 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Deregulation Bill.
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2014-15
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