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Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions)

Yes. What I have said relates to measures to do with the pandemic response. As my hon. Friend says, the vast majority of the measures in respect of social distancing restrictions were introduced under 1984 Act; only a minority were introduced under the Coronavirus Act. Nevertheless, the point about scrutiny is an important one no matter what the origin of the statutory instrument. In essence, we have managed to innovate with parliamentary procedure to find a way that we can move both quickly and with the proper scrutiny of Parliament. That is what we have been seeking to do. In these unprecedented circumstances, many innovations have had to be made, not least in Parliament, and this is another one. There were two contrasting needs—the need for proper scrutiny and the

need for very speedy action—and I am really pleased that we have been able to find a way through that, I hope, commands the support of the whole House.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
681 c390 
Session
2019-21
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Legislation
Coronavirus Act 2020
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