Orders of the Day — Economic Affairs

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 30 November 1976.

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Photo of Mr Michael Foot Mr Michael Foot , Ebbw Vale 12:00, 30 November 1976

I do not agree with my hon. Friend in the formulation he has made of these matters, but these are questions which will have to be debated by the House as the Bill goes through. What I am indicating is that, of course, the Government, when they come to that matter, will be quite free to have a debate in the House, to hear what is said, to make their proposals and to consider the matter in that way. All the considerations put forward by my hon. Friend will be relevant at such a time. I believe that the House of Commons itself will shape the Bill and, I believe, improve the proposals that the Government have made, although the Government have worked out very carefully what is proposed.

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