The point of subsection (3)(e), as I have said, is to enable us to recognise that the machinery of Government changes. I take the point that, on reading it, the noble Lord may feel we are going to widen the provision, but it is clear that we have not. If...

The point of subsection (3)(e), as I have said, is to enable us to recognise that the machinery of Government changes. I take the point that, on reading it, the noble Lord may feel we are going to widen the provision, but it is clear that we have not. If...

We are trying to prevent a situation arising where once the asset is sold, it is too late. You cannot get a charging order against something that does not exist. Although there are people for whom this might not be appropriate, there are also people who are paying off debts...

We are trying to prevent a situation arising where once the asset is sold, it is too late. You cannot get a charging order against something that does not exist. Although there are people for whom this might not be appropriate, there are also people who are paying off debts...

Yes.

Yes.

This takes us into the area of certification and regulation, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to discuss this in Committee. We have referred to ““enforcement agents”” because we are trying to develop a new approach to debt and the collection of debt and to bring under one...

This takes us into the area of certification and regulation, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to discuss this in Committee. We have referred to ““enforcement agents”” because we are trying to develop a new approach to debt and the collection of debt and to bring under one...

I am grateful to the noble Lord. The question of bailiffs’ forced entry without a warrant applies to paragraphs 18 and 19 of Schedule 12 only with regard to criminal fines. That is already in the Magistrates’ Court Act, to which I have referred a few times now. The wording...

I am grateful to the noble Lord. The question of bailiffs’ forced entry without a warrant applies to paragraphs 18 and 19 of Schedule 12 only with regard to criminal fines. That is already in the Magistrates’ Court Act, to which I have referred a few times now. The wording...

The noble Lord is entirely right in his assumption that they have been got rid of. I will follow up with a letter and spell it out in detail. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 57 agreed to. Clauses 58 to 67 agreed to. Clause 68 [Rent]:

The noble Lord is entirely right in his assumption that they have been got rid of. I will follow up with a letter and spell it out in detail. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 57 agreed to. Clauses 58 to 67 agreed to. Clause 68 [Rent]:

moved Amendments Nos. 118 and 119: 118: Clause 82, page 49, line 28, at end insert— ““(3A) A statutory instrument containing regulations under paragraph 24(2) or 31(5) of Schedule 12 may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of,...

moved Amendments Nos. 118 and 119: 118: Clause 82, page 49, line 28, at end insert— ““(3A) A statutory instrument containing regulations under paragraph 24(2) or 31(5) of Schedule 12 may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of,...

moved Amendment No. 67: 67: Schedule 10, page 182, line 17, leave out ““, (12) and (13)”” and insert ““and (12) to (14)”” On Question, amendment agreed to. Schedule 10, as amended, agreed to. Clauses 48 to 50 agreed to. Schedule 11 agreed to. Clauses 51 to 54 agreed to....

moved Amendment No. 67: 67: Schedule 10, page 182, line 17, leave out ““, (12) and (13)”” and insert ““and (12) to (14)”” On Question, amendment agreed to. Schedule 10, as amended, agreed to. Clauses 48 to 50 agreed to. Schedule 11 agreed to. Clauses 51 to 54 agreed to....

Absolutely not. It is for the court that is trying to find out these very specific pieces of information to say that it needs to know someone’s name, address, date of birth, national insurance number and the name and address of their employer because it is trying to find that...

Absolutely not. It is for the court that is trying to find out these very specific pieces of information to say that it needs to know someone’s name, address, date of birth, national insurance number and the name and address of their employer because it is trying to find that...

moved Amendment No. 92: 92: Schedule 12, page 204, line 19, leave out sub-paragraph (2) and insert— ““(2) A power to use force does not include power to use force against persons, except to the extent that regulations provide that it does.”” The noble Baroness said: In moving Amendment No....

moved Amendment No. 92: 92: Schedule 12, page 204, line 19, leave out sub-paragraph (2) and insert— ““(2) A power to use force does not include power to use force against persons, except to the extent that regulations provide that it does.”” The noble Baroness said: In moving Amendment No....

I am grateful to the noble Lord. I was having a little difficulty working out where the measure fitted in. I felt it applied to attachment of earnings orders. The noble Lord will not be surprised to hear that I do not want to include in the Bill the list...

I am grateful to the noble Lord. I was having a little difficulty working out where the measure fitted in. I felt it applied to attachment of earnings orders. The noble Lord will not be surprised to hear that I do not want to include in the Bill the list...

I have a policy statement, which has thus far been acceptable, and which details all the things we will do. We do not have draft regulations ready on many aspects of the Bill, because we are working with those whom we have to consult first. I am happy to give...

I have a policy statement, which has thus far been acceptable, and which details all the things we will do. We do not have draft regulations ready on many aspects of the Bill, because we are working with those whom we have to consult first. I am happy to give...

This has been an interesting debate. It has ranged wider than the subject of the amendments. I intend to focus my remarks on the amendments. I take note of what my noble friend said in a much broader and wide-ranging debate which has included European legislation. I have a copy...

This has been an interesting debate. It has ranged wider than the subject of the amendments. I intend to focus my remarks on the amendments. I take note of what my noble friend said in a much broader and wide-ranging debate which has included European legislation. I have a copy...

The noble Lord is, as ever, generous. If we adjourn during pleasure, I will undertake, as the Attorney-General’s Statement is winding up, to find appropriate Members of the Committee who are still available. We can take a final decision then. I am conscious of the fact that a particular issue...

The noble Lord is, as ever, generous. If we adjourn during pleasure, I will undertake, as the Attorney-General’s Statement is winding up, to find appropriate Members of the Committee who are still available. We can take a final decision then. I am conscious of the fact that a particular issue...

I hope that I can be helpful. I apologise to the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, who I am preventing from speaking, only because I hope I can deal with this amendment quickly. The idea behind it is that the courts would be able to ask Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs...

I hope that I can be helpful. I apologise to the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, who I am preventing from speaking, only because I hope I can deal with this amendment quickly. The idea behind it is that the courts would be able to ask Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs...

I do not—but that does not mean there have not been any. I shall find out and let the noble Lord know. I am sure that it will influence which way he decides to move on this question. Moving on from certification and my explanation of why we have done...

I do not—but that does not mean there have not been any. I shall find out and let the noble Lord know. I am sure that it will influence which way he decides to move on this question. Moving on from certification and my explanation of why we have done...

I am grateful to the noble Lord. I have always understood that those issues are dealt with within the courts system itself. However, I should like to take the matter away and think about it. I can see exactly what the noble Lord seeks to do but I cannot quite...

I am grateful to the noble Lord. I have always understood that those issues are dealt with within the courts system itself. However, I should like to take the matter away and think about it. I can see exactly what the noble Lord seeks to do but I cannot quite...

The noble Lord is entirely right: they have been abolished. I will follow up with a letter and explain it in detail.

The noble Lord is entirely right: they have been abolished. I will follow up with a letter and explain it in detail.

The powers relate to re-entry, not entry. That may make no difference to what the noble Lord is saying, but he is talking about entry when it is re-entry.

The powers relate to re-entry, not entry. That may make no difference to what the noble Lord is saying, but he is talking about entry when it is re-entry.

The noble Lord, Lord Kingsland, is right; there is very little between what noble Lords have said. I completely accept that there is a general view that enabling people from a wider set of backgrounds to be considered is a good thing, if done appropriately, and that the Judicial Appointments...

The noble Lord, Lord Kingsland, is right; there is very little between what noble Lords have said. I completely accept that there is a general view that enabling people from a wider set of backgrounds to be considered is a good thing, if done appropriately, and that the Judicial Appointments...