Hanafin, Des Wednesday, 7 April 1976

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Building Societies Bill, 1975: Committee Stage.

I regret to hear the Parliamentary Secretary say that these amendments may be rejected by him. We recognise the Minister's interest in the building societies and his recognition of their work. We are...

I can appreciate the point of view expressed by the Minister but I should like to emphasise again that there are three agencies involved. He has explained that Industry and Commerce comes into it bec...

I am not saying that. The Minister says neither of these two Departments will interfere, but the only thing the Minister can say is that he will not interfere.

The fact is that they can interfere.

There could be different policies between Ministers. There are three Ministers involved in this case.

I accept that. There is Finance and Local Government, and there could be a difference in policy between the two Ministers; there could be a difference in interpretation of policy.

Perhaps. I am not too sure.

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