Oh no, I don't think so

[binidj]

Well goodness me, I've just read some things that ... frankly .. made what little hair I still have stand up on end. I am also in the uncomfortable position (for me) of sharing some of the views of people on my friends list that I almost always disagree with politically.

Please, if you haven't already done so, read the following post: http://oldmotherchaos.livejournal.com/65547.html

And then read the Bill that our Government are trying to push through (it isn't very long, honestly) at: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmbills/111/06111.1-4.html

Then, if you are as worried by the implications of this as I am, use the facilities at: http://www.writetothem.com/ to contact your MP so that they are aware of the seriousness of this Bill.

Now is not the time to sit on the fence or not bother to act because plenty of other people will do stuff instead.

Please spread this information on your LiveJournal or anywhere you can.

Comments

[westernind.livejournal.com]

Customs & Excise have been able to do this for years. It used to be one of the key defining differences between them and the Inland Revenue. If the IR had a court case go against them, they put up with it. But if C&E had a tribunal case go against them, they just whacked out another Statutory Instrument to reverse the decision.

It affected the nature of the department as a result; much more draconian. HMIT wouldn't bankrupt a taxpayer for non-payment of taxes. But C&E would wind up a business for non-payment of VAT, even if it was an honest mistake.

I wouldn't like to see the power given out to all government departments. :-(

[binidj.livejournal.com]

You know I used to work for HMIT right? This wouldn't have anything to do with faction leadership would it?

(sorry, I just couldn't resist)