Publications / Democratic control of political power matters: keynote address by Steve Baker MP
The full text of the keynote address given by Steve Baker MP at the launch of the Hansard Society Delegated Legislation Review, 2 November 2021.

On 2 November, the Society launched its Delegated Legislation Review to an audience of MPs, Peers and constitutional experts. The event – which included two panel discussions with Members from across the political spectrum and a keynote address by Steve Baker MP – unpacked the problems with the delegated legislation system and explored avenues for reform.
Speakers
Thangam Debbonaire MP
Patrick Grady MP
Mark Harper MP
Chair: Dr Ruth Fox, Director, Hansard Society
The Delegated Legislation Review: presentation by Dr Ruth Fox, Director, and Dr Tom West, Delegated Legislation Review Manager, Hansard Society
The full text of the keynote address given by Steve Baker MP at the launch of the Hansard Society Delegated Legislation Review, 2 November 2021.
Keynote address: Steve Baker MP
Respondents: Dame Angela Eagle MP and The Rt Hon the Lord Judge
Chair: Murray Hunt, Director of the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law
This research was supported by the Legal Education Foundation as part of the Hansard Society's Delegated Legislation Review.