it would destroy balance in government But Burke said this fear was wrong The bill gave power to a board under Parliament not to the King It did not break any rules It tried to bring control over misuse of power not more royal power Party Control Fear Some members thought the bill would help only one political party They said it would reduce the Crown s power and increase that of certain ministers But Burke denied this He said the aim was not party gain It was to save thirty million Indians Effect on National Credit Some feared the bill would hurt national credit They believed it would shake trust in law and trade But Burke said the wrong rule in India was the real danger If the Company had not been stopped Britain s honour and name would have fallen In fine Burke s speech clearly answers all the objections The bill did not harm rights power or credit It only wanted to stop abuse and help India Burke stood for justice not power His words still remind us that the law must protect people not power or profit