Indeed, he reduced it to the 413 I just mentioned. Heaven knows what it was before. It is evident that although the number may have reduced, parliamentary oversight has not improved. As politicians, we are far more interested in looking forward to the new and the additive than in looking in the rear view mirror to see how well the agencies we have already created are operating and whether they are keeping to their original scope. Are they implementing the powers that they have, whether or not statutorily underpinned?
Forensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Richard Fuller
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 25 September 2020.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Forensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy Bill.
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