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Iraq Inquiry

Proceeding contribution from Keith Simpson (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 29 January 2015. It occurred during Backbench debate on Iraq Inquiry.

No, I do not. I have to say, with the greatest respect to my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Beaconsfield (Mr Grieve), the former Attorney-General, that my heart sinks every time I hear we are going to have lawyer-led inquiries. Ironically, despite the suspicion that it would be a cover-up, I actually think it is a great pity that we cannot have a parliamentary-led inquiry. There is enough talent in both Houses—experienced men and women—for Parliament to elect a person to chair such an inquiry and for the resources to be allocated. I would like to see that. That does not get around the length of timetable.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
591 c1059 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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