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Trade Bill

Moved by

Lord Stevenson of Balmacara

1: Clause 1, page 2, line 11, at end insert—

“( ) Before making regulations under subsection (1)(e) or (f) an appropriate authority must consult such bodies as represent the interests of persons likely to be affected by the regulations including, where appropriate—

(a) the Scottish Ministers;

(b) the Welsh Ministers;

(c) a Northern Ireland devolved authority;

(d) a local authority or local authorities; and

(e) representatives of appropriate consumer groups, businesses, trade unions and non-governmental organisations.”