The hon. Gentleman is speaking about extending the scope of recall. I declare an interest as a lawyer, but would not new clauses 2 and 3 be a charter particularly for lawyers, meaning that the system becomes unduly litigious? That will detract from the original intention of recall, which is to give real power to the people.
Recall of MPs Bill
Proceeding contribution from
David Burrowes
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 24 November 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Recall of MPs Bill.
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