red tape

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1. Many blame Britain's decline on too much red tape. BNC

2. But the underlying purpose, that of reducing unnecessary bureaucracy, stripping away the red tape which hinders enterprise and good er governance in this country, is something that the government is very committed to and we intend to promulgate that doctrine throughout all the areas and that of course is being taken forward in legislation. BNC

3. Sometimes red tape cuts the advantage that efficient foreigners should have; this is the plight of financial and legal firms. BNC

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