Discussion Thread: Reduce the government’s use of statutory instruments

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Discussion Thread: Reduce the government’s use of statutory instruments

18.01.2010 // by POWER2010

This is an archived discussion thread for the "Reduce the government's use of statutory instruments" voting page. Voting, and this discussion thread, have now closed.

NHIAL BENY 1 month ago

i am really contended about this proposal.it is genuine idea

D. Redfern 1 month ago
Possibly one of the most insidious government initiatives, marketed as 'streamlining' decision making but in reality instruments are used to impose government will brick by brick. One day we will all wake up and find blackshirts in the streets because we weren't vigilant enough to recognise instruments for what they are, the covert imposition of creeping government will over citizens.

simon_g42 1 month ago
All governments should apply the "that lot over there test" before granting themselves extra powers. They should ask "Are we prepared to give these powers to that lot over there, i.e. the opposition". If the answer is no, they shouldn't give the powers to themselves.

Alex Churchill 2 weeks ago
This is so needed. The government has an appalling record of sneaking unpopular or draconian proposals in via statutory instruments without giving Parliament the chance to scrutinise and debate it. This needs to be strongly curtailed.

marycurran 2 weeks ago in reply to Alex Churchill
I agree, one of the things sneaked through, eg for council tax non-payment and other minor offences

marycurran 2 weeks ago in reply to marycurran
I agree, one of the things sneaked through recently in this way was draconian powers for councils and other bodies to freeze and seize citizens assets, eg for council tax non-payment and other minor offences  Re-submitted this comment since last one doesnt make sense, got distracted while typing it!

dickpountain 1 week ago
I presume this includes removing Standing Order 14, and am voting for it on that basis.

David Gunn 5 days ago
How would it limit the use of statutory instruments.

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