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Proceeding contribution from Viscount Colville of Culross (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 30 January 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL].


Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill [HL]

The noble Lord dealt with part of my point. I do not think that he is correct, because it is a negotiation. One has to look only at Clause 41(5) to see that the person against whom the notice of intent is served can offer all sorts of alternative solutions to the problem. I do not see any reason why he should not do that. So it is a negotiation and I do not resile from that word. But what happens in two respects? First, what other provisions can the regulator include as being taken into account under subsection(4)(b)? He can include totally unspecified provisions. What are they? That has not been answered. Secondly, what happens if the terms of subsections (3) and (4) are not exactly complied with? The use of the word ““must”” is relevant. The noble Lord has not dealt with that matter, either. Can he please tell me, because ““must”” has presumably been put in on purpose to make that matter compulsory? What happens if a mistake is made?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
698 c368GC 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Courts Business Civil proceedings Civil Aviation Authority Enforcement Fixed penalties Ofgem Fines Regulation Local Better Regulation Office Stop notices
Legislation
European Communities Act 1972
Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill (HL) 2007-08
Link
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