Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 8:25 pm on 26 November 2002.

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Photo of Austin Mitchell Austin Mitchell Labour, Great Grimsby 8:25, 26 November 2002

The hon. Gentleman should not slur the new Labour party with the taint of socialism. That is a shocking attack, particularly when he misinterprets what socialism is about. Socialism is about democracy, which requires the provision of good universal standards, and the freedom for regions and the authorities accountable to the people to vary and improve the standards that they choose for their purposes.