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Proceeding contribution from Matt Hancock (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 6 February 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Financial Services Bill.


Financial Services Bill

That is absolutely right, and I should also pay tribute to my hon. and learned Friend's profession outside this House, because, as in the common law, every successful system of oversight that has stood the test of time allows room for both rules and judgment. The common law is an example of a system that has built up over time and that understands the complexities of human behaviour. It has strict rules in some regards, but it also allows the exercise of judgment in order to be able to adapt to modernity and circumstances. If we move entirely towards rules and away from the exercise of any judgment, we take away that ability to adapt.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
540 c95 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Consumers Banks Credit Building societies Bank of England Financial services Financial Services Authority Protection Regulation Financial Policy Committee Financial Conduct Authority Prudential Regulation Authority
Legislation
Financial Services Bill 2010-12 to 2012-13
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk