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Proceeding contribution from Lord Deben (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 2 July 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Statistics and Registration Service Bill.


Statistics and Registration Service Bill

The Government’s only argument in defence of their position is that things have always been like this. Is not it odd to find a Labour Government saying that they are doing something because tradition demands it? Why do not they apply that argument to rather more worthy causes?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
462 c725 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Codes of practice Accountability Departmental responsibilities Conflict of interests Ministerial responsibility Public appointments Office for National Statistics Statistics Treasury Cabinet Office UK Statistics Authority
Legislation
Statistics and Registration Service Bill 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk