Clause 2 - Provision
Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill
1:15 pm
Mark Harper (Shadow Minister, Defence; Forest of Dean, Conservative)
While the hon. Gentleman was so ably explaining his concerns, it occurred to me that there is no provision concerning the nationality of such people. It is entirely possible that under this clause the Minister could transfer legislative powers to a foreign Government or Head of State, effectively transferring to some extent the sovereignty of our country. That is allowable within the provisions of the Bill. It might sound outlandish, but that is what it gives Ministers the power to do.