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Miscellaneous
09 December 2020
Lead MP
Pat McFadden
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 2
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Pat McFadden raised concerns about miscellaneous in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Critiques the Government's approach to the taxation Bill, arguing that it was unnecessarily delayed and published with insufficient time for proper scrutiny. Emphasises that breaching agreements is not a sign of strength but rather damages Britain's reputation and undermines trust in future treaties.
Pat McFadden
Lab
Wolverhampton South East
Highlights the lack of proper scrutiny due to last-minute publication of the Bill, criticises the Government for breaching agreements as a negotiating tactic, and argues that this approach has prioritised political posturing over business concerns and people's livelihoods.
Jesse Norman
Con
Hereford and South Herefordshire
Defends the Government's speed in handling regulations and communications, stating that the Bill encodes existing public information and suggests that additional scrutiny could have been achieved if not for procedural constraints.
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