Part of Regulatory Reform Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 11:00 am on 29 March 2001.
Graham Stringer
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
11:00,
29 March 2001
There is little substantial difference between our viewpoints. If such powers were used it would almost certainly be because enforcement powers had been exercised too vigorously. That is likely to have been brought to the attention of the Government or of the Welsh Assembly by the persons affected. Speaking practically, they would already be involved in the process.
On any reading, the word ``appropriate'' will include people on whom regulations are being enforced. The wording already covers the hon. Gentleman's aim, so there is no reason to accept the Amendment.
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