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Gayle · 19-03-2006, 10:55

As I have stated before I am not going in to politics to debate national issues, I am doing it because I want to make an impact locally and I want to help this area and this area alone. I do not really feel qualified to debate on national issues.

However, the one thing that no one ever calls me is 'a wimp' so here goes.

I have read the bill and suggest that everyone does the same

http://www.publications.parliament.u...n/06111x--.htm

When you sift through the bulk of it there is very little that has changed from the Regulatory Reform Act 2001, which is already in place. The bill is 'in theory' giving the power to use common sense to the individual MPs without having to go through all the red tape to get a comma or a full stop changed in an existing law. If you read the restrictions there is very little that they can actually do on their own and there are provisions in place to ensure the protection of the people and of current freedoms.

If it is used properly it could ensure that common sense takes over and MPs use their initiative wisely. However, and I know this is the bit where you'll all shout at me, we have to be concerned that it is used for power and personal gain. The alternatives are that every single teeny tiny fraction of every law is continually debated which clogs up the government and MPs from actually doing any good or that we allow MPs to use a certain amount of initiative.

I can see the benefits of it as it will reduce the number of tiny issues that are dealt with in parliament and give government departments the right to do their job. Surely that's what we elected the MPs for in the first place?

I can understand your concerns as I have them to - would we lose all our rights and freedoms and I personally would like to see more amendments made to the bill before it goes through that protect us. However, on the whole I think it could be a good thing.

So there you have it - I'm more or less in favour of it but it needs a couple of tweaks for me to be completely happy with it. And that's why I stick to commenting on pot holes on Union Road or dog poop near the park!

19-03-2006, 10:55	#39
Gayle God Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Relaxville Posts: 6,866 Blog Entries: 69 Liked: 13 times Rep Power: 2867	Re: Democracy or Dictatorship? As I have stated before I am not going in to politics to debate national issues, I am doing it because I want to make an impact locally and I want to help this area and this area alone. I do not really feel qualified to debate on national issues. However, the one thing that no one ever calls me is 'a wimp' so here goes. I have read the bill and suggest that everyone does the same http://www.publications.parliament.u...n/06111x--.htm When you sift through the bulk of it there is very little that has changed from the Regulatory Reform Act 2001, which is already in place. The bill is 'in theory' giving the power to use common sense to the individual MPs without having to go through all the red tape to get a comma or a full stop changed in an existing law. If you read the restrictions there is very little that they can actually do on their own and there are provisions in place to ensure the protection of the people and of current freedoms. If it is used properly it could ensure that common sense takes over and MPs use their initiative wisely. However, and I know this is the bit where you'll all shout at me, we have to be concerned that it is used for power and personal gain. The alternatives are that every single teeny tiny fraction of every law is continually debated which clogs up the government and MPs from actually doing any good or that we allow MPs to use a certain amount of initiative. I can see the benefits of it as it will reduce the number of tiny issues that are dealt with in parliament and give government departments the right to do their job. Surely that's what we elected the MPs for in the first place? I can understand your concerns as I have them to - would we lose all our rights and freedoms and I personally would like to see more amendments made to the bill before it goes through that protect us. However, on the whole I think it could be a good thing. So there you have it - I'm more or less in favour of it but it needs a couple of tweaks for me to be completely happy with it. And that's why I stick to commenting on pot holes on Union Road or dog poop near the park! __________________ The views expressed within this post are mine and mine alone.