Tony Bryer wrote:

Part P is nothing to do with socialism. If anything it's a
throwback to the days of medieval guilds where only the selected
few could practice any trade or profession and the members of
same fiercely protected their monopoly. Go to Australia, which

I can certainly see that appealing to some of the traditional labour
factions, but I would expect the part the finally "sold" government on
the idea is the possibility it may drive some of the black economy into
positions where it may be more easily monitored (and ultimately taxed).

As in: "Dear Sparkie, give us some dosh", "Sorry retired, have not
worked in years", "Oh, that is interesting, because we just demanded a
full member list from NICIEC, and you are listed as a fully paid up
member for the year!"...

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Cheers,

John.

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