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Proceeding contribution from Pat McFadden (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 10 July 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [Lords].


Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [Lords]

The hon. Gentleman tempts me to go into the reasons for the by-election, but I will resist the temptation. My hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Erdington (Mr. Simon) is correct: it is not appropriate for a regulator to make the judgment. There is a power of appeal to an independent tribunal. That is an important safeguard for the reputation of a business that is wrongly accused. On that note—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
478 c1594 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Complaints Costs Business Local government Powers Standards 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