Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill
Debate between Jon Trickett and Chris Bryant
Monday 9th September 2013
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Chris Bryant
Of course I have read the amendments on pages 658 and 659, but I think they would have exactly the opposite effect from what the hon. and learned Gentleman says. The concept of a non-lobbying activity is as interesting as the concept of a lobbying activity. That is why I think this Bill provides so many grey areas, and that, in turn, is why I can see that it would recommend itself to lawyers—to lawyers, I repeat.
Jon Trickett
The hon. and learned Member for Torridge and West Devon (Mr Cox) is a lawyer.
Chris Bryant
Yes, that is the point I am making. Because of those grey areas, a great deal of business is likely to come from this proposed legislation.