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Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2006

I, too, thank the Minister for his explanation of the legislation. On the animal welfare order, we as Liberal Democrats are keen to make sure that the Scottish Executive and the Scottish Parliament are able fully to use the powers that they should have in devolved areas. It clearly makes sense to be able to ensure—this is the core of the proposal—that those who are disqualified in one part of the United Kingdom are disqualified also from farming or other trades involving animals. We greatly welcome that. I also understand that herds or animals which have been moved can still be seized and put into care by order of a court. Again, that seems reasonable. The alternative would seem bizarre, with extradition orders for animals or even using a European arrest warrant to bring animals back and ensure that they are cared for. Clearly, the order makes sense. It is now some two months since the Scottish Act came into force on 6 October. Have there been any cases where people with disqualified orders have moved across borders and not been prosecuted? On the other order, I am sure my noble friend Lord Steel will have more to say. To come back to power generation, it clearly makes sense for the greater authority in Scotland to move forward here as well. This seems to have happened through the passing of our own legislation, the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006, which seems to have stopped what should be happening from happening. Can we have assurances that the Climate Change Bill, which will be introduced to Parliament in this Session, will not reverse what the Government are trying to with this order? On the welfare food regulations, we entirely welcome the fact that the Scottish Executive have greater powers. In England and Wales, primary care trusts will ensure that children covered by the scheme are receiving nutrient benefits under it. Do the Executive have the power to give health boards similar responsibilities? It was clear when the Government introduced its Healthy Start scheme that the foods it covered would be under constant review. If a review takes place in England and Wales, will the Government expect the Executive to apply the findings to Scotland? Will they be shared, or will this be a completely autonomous matter for the Scottish Executive?