Clause 22 - Limitations of emergency regulations

Part of Civil Contingencies Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 2:30 pm on 10 February 2004.

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Photo of Oliver Heald Oliver Heald Shadow Leader of the House of Commons 2:30, 10 February 2004

The present offences under the Emergency Powers Act 1920 carry a maximum of three months, or a fine not exceeding level 5. Does the hon. Gentleman think it is possible that the Minister has said, ''Well, we will just do what we have always done''?