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Proceeding contribution from Mark Field (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 4 December 2008. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Debate on the Address.


Home Affairs and Justice

My hon. Friend referred to the British way, something which many of us feel strongly in our hearts. It has been the tradition in this country that we have an unwritten constitution. Does he now feel that the time is ripe for a codified constitution to be put in place to protect the liberties that all of us have perhaps taken for granted, but feel at this stage—[Interruption.] I am not passing a judgment either way on this matter, but given the concerns that my hon. Friend expressed, does he feel that it would be the right way forward?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
485 c189 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Databases Biometrics Accountability Crime prevention Crime Alcoholic drinks Administration of justice Asylum Crimes of violence Anti-social behaviour British nationality Bureaucracy Coroners Neighbourhood policing ICT Immigration controls Immigration Genetics Identity cards Drugs Human trafficking Electoral register Economic situation English language Police Proceeds of crime Misuse Licensing laws Piracy Police authorities Probation Prostitution Metropolitan Police Statistics Standards Terrorism Surveillance Youth services British National Party Work permits Sex establishments
Legislation
Licensing Act 2003
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk