While the AG obviously has significant influence, his approach may not be shared by everyone in Government. There are others, maybe even closer to its centre, who have a very different approach to scrutiny. See this thread & article. bsky.app/profile/lega...
If true, this suggestion that Labour MPs have been told not to table any amendments to Bills is both concerning and stupid. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Exclusive: Private message from whips aims to crack down on dissent, telling MPs to speak with ‘one voice’
And even among civil servants, a culture has been developed over the years (not just recently, though it's increased) of using more secondary & less primary legislation. It means less work, less aggravation, happier ministers. It’ll require quite a shift in approach.