Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 6:00 pm on 3 July 2006.

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Photo of Lord Howard of Rising Lord Howard of Rising Deputy Chief Whip, Whips, Shadow Minister, Treasury 6:00, 3 July 2006

I thank the Minister and all noble Lords who have spoken so well to this amendment. It has been flattering to have such distinguished support. I think that all noble Lords agree that burdensome regulations need to be got rid of. The Minister has said that we cannot prevent the future irresponsible use of what is set out in this Bill, but surely it is the responsibility of those in Parliament to try to prevent the introduction of legislation that might be abused at some later stage.