Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 21 January 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL].

Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL]

I have in this group Amendments Nos. 23 and 48, which deal with the same point in Clauses 5 and 13; that is, to take out the paragraph providing for the principle that regulatory activities should be targeted only at cases in which action is needed. I am not against targeting, but in this context I am confused about what the difference is between targeting and proportionate. Under Clause 5(2)(a), regulatory activities have to be carried out in a way that is, among other things, proportionate and consistent. I am not entirely clear how one can be those two things but targeted.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 698 c38GC
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Codes of practice Business Delegated legislation Local government Public appointments Small businesses Regulation Local Better Regulation Office
Legislation: Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill (HL) 2007-08
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL]

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