Clause 6 - Minister’s duty to inform Parliament or Assembly
Inquiries Bill [Lords]
2:30 pm
Mrs Anne Campbell (Cambridge, Labour)
I have some sympathy with the hon. Gentleman because costs need to be kept under control, but I am a little puzzled about how it is possible to estimate the costs in a complex inquiry. Although no one wants costs to spiral out of control, the chairman may pursue lines of inquiry that lead to costs above the original estimates. I am worried that the amendments may curtail the inquiry unnecessarily and not lead to a proper conclusion.