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Proceeding contribution from Edward Leigh (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 14 July 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Sovereign Grant Bill.


Sovereign Grant Bill

The fact is that we must take everything in the round. I was making comparisons with the Heads of State of Germany and Italy, which are republican institutions that cost more and have virtually no public impact whatsoever and do nothing for the economy. I am afraid that it makes absolutely no sense in providing value for money to Great Britain plc to get rid of the monarchy. I do not accept that the institution of the monarchy is fantastically wasteful.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
531 c552 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Conditions of employment Accountability Accountancy Crown lands and estates Crown Estate Finance Expenditure Historic buildings Minimum wage National Audit Office Travel Repairs and maintenance Royal family Royal household Sovereign grant Committee of Public Accounts
Legislation
Sovereign Grant Bill 2010-12
Link
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