Bankruptcy Quote by Tony Benn
![“We have been in recess since July, and during that time there has been a fuel crisis, a Danish no vote, the collapse of the euro and a war in the middle east, but what is our business tomorrow? The Insolvency Bill [Lords]. It ought to be called the Bankruptcy Bill [Commons], because we play no role.” quote by Tony Benn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9a5/tony-benn-2543_bankruptcy_we-have-been-in-recess-since-july-and-du_837447.jpg)
“We have been in recess since July, and during that time there has been a fuel crisis, a Danish no vote, the collapse of the euro and a war in the middle east, but what is our business tomorrow? The Insolvency Bill [Lords]. It ought to be called the Bankruptcy Bill [Commons], because we play no role.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House of Lords debate on Insolvency Bill, 2023
The speaker questions the relevance of a legislative body when major crises dominate, suggesting the bill is misnamed and their role negligible.
In simple terms: Questioning the purpose of a political institution amid crises.
Key Takeaway
Consider the real impact of your work.
Themes
politics
legislation
crisis
relevance
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- parliamentary debate
- public policy analysis
- media commentary
Key Concepts
democracy
institutional purpose
policy naming
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions stay relevant during crises?
- What responsibilities do legislators have beyond naming?
A Different Perspective
The bill may still affect legal processes despite perceived irrelevance.
![“In my very first term there was an issue that brought us [George Mitchell, Ted Kennedy, Chris Dodd] together in a very deep, emotional, and personal level.It was called 'spousal impoverishment' and it meant that for one person [to go into] a nursing home, the family [ ], could go near bankruptcy…” quote by Barbara Mikulski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ad5/barbara-mikulski-8601_bankruptcy_in-my-very-first-term-there-was-an-issue_146180.jpg)