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Forensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy Bill

My hon. Friend mentioned that the regulator is keen on the Bill. Should we not be a little concerned and cautious when regulators seek to give themselves statutory powers? We should bear it in mind, for example, that the Financial Conduct Authority has an annual budget these days of £597 million. Regulators are always keen to seek more statutory powers. As has been said earlier, the costs of these bodies all end up landing back on the consumer somewhere.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
680 c1284 
Session
2019-21
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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