Oral Answers to Questions — Government Departments (Powers)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 25 October 1954.

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Photo of Mr Reginald Manningham-Buller Mr Reginald Manningham-Buller , Northamptonshire South 12:00, 25 October 1954

No, Sir. The courts already have jurisdiction to try actions where it is alleged that a Government Department has acted in excess of the powers conferred upon it by Parliament.