I am interested in this concept of a chilling effect. What evidence is there for that, and what consultation has there been? There may or may not be a chilling effect. It seems like more of an idea than a practical reality. I have a suggestion that might help. The Bill could start out with a longer reporting time—perhaps 60 days, or something along those lines—and the evidence, or otherwise, of a chilling effect could be gathered. If necessary, and if the reality of a chilling effect actually emerges, the Government could come back and reduce that period by statutory instrument.
Subsidy Control Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Fox
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 9 February 2022.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee proceeding on Subsidy Control Bill.
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2021-22
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