Lords report stage first day. Amendment 1 disagreed to on division (86 to 178). Amendment 4 agreed to. Amendment 7 agreed to on division (205 to 188). Amendment 11 agreed to. Amendment 13 agreed to on division (213 to 150). Amendments 15 to 17 agreed to. Amendment 18 disagreed to on division (59 to 152). Amendments 19 to 21, 25 and 26 agreed to. Amendment 27 agreed to on division (172 to 148). (Part 1 of 2).

Lords report stage first day. Amendment 1 disagreed to on division (86 to 178). Amendment 4 agreed to. Amendment 7 agreed to on division (205 to 188). Amendment 11 agreed to. Amendment 13 agreed to on division (213 to 150). Amendments 15 to 17 agreed to. Amendment 18 disagreed to...

My Lords, we have come to the first of two groups containing a large number of government amendments. I find myself having to express my strong frustration and disappointment with the number of government amendments that have been brought to this Bill on Report. As we broke up for recess,...

My Lords, we have come to the first of two groups containing a large number of government amendments. I find myself having to express my strong frustration and disappointment with the number of government amendments that have been brought to this Bill on Report. As we broke up for recess,...

Moved by

Lord Davies of Gower

13: Clause 9, page 17, line 27, at end insert—

“(1A) The guidance issued about the enforcement of offences under section 33 must ensure that, where a person is convicted of a relevant offence, they are liable for the costs incurred through loss or damage resulting from...

Moved by

Lord Davies of Gower

13: Clause 9, page 17, line 27, at end insert—

“(1A) The guidance issued about the enforcement of offences under section 33 must ensure that, where a person is convicted of a relevant offence, they are liable for the costs incurred through loss or damage resulting from...

My Lords, the amendment in my name relates to fly-tipping and measures that can and should be taken to combat it. Fly-tipping is a serious and growing blight on society. In 2023-24 local authorities in England had to contend with approximately 1.15 million fly-tipping and litter incidents, an increase of...

My Lords, the amendment in my name relates to fly-tipping and measures that can and should be taken to combat it. Fly-tipping is a serious and growing blight on society. In 2023-24 local authorities in England had to contend with approximately 1.15 million fly-tipping and litter incidents, an increase of...

My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate; I hope they will not be offended if I do not name them personally. However, I want to single out the noble Lord, Lord Cromwell, for his example of what amounts to, as he said,...

My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate; I hope they will not be offended if I do not name them personally. However, I want to single out the noble Lord, Lord Cromwell, for his example of what amounts to, as he said,...

Moved by

Lord Davies of Gower

19: After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—

“Points on driving licence for fly tipping

In section 33(8) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (unauthorised disposal of waste: offence), at the end insert—

“and in either case is also liable to the endorsement of their driving record with...

Moved by

Lord Davies of Gower

19: After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—

“Points on driving licence for fly tipping

In section 33(8) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (unauthorised disposal of waste: offence), at the end insert—

“and in either case is also liable to the endorsement of their driving record with...

Lords committee stage second day. Clauses 9 to 15 agreed to. Clause 16 agreed to as amended. Clauses 17 and 18 agreed to.

Lords committee stage second day. Clauses 9 to 15 agreed to. Clause 16 agreed to as amended. Clauses 17 and 18 agreed to.

Moved by

Lord Davies of Gower

102: Clause 16, page 16, line 3, leave out “in England and Wales”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment and the amendments in the name of Lord Sharpe of Epsom at page 16, line 12, page 17, line 20, page 17, line 35 and page 18, line 4 have...

Moved by

Lord Davies of Gower

102: Clause 16, page 16, line 3, leave out “in England and Wales”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment and the amendments in the name of Lord Sharpe of Epsom at page 16, line 12, page 17, line 20, page 17, line 35 and page 18, line 4 have...

My Lords, Clause 16 closes a gap in existing powers at Part 2 of the Public Order Act 1986 for policing public processions and assemblies which may result in serious disorder. It does this by harmonising the position between on the one hand the territorial police forces—that is to say...

My Lords, Clause 16 closes a gap in existing powers at Part 2 of the Public Order Act 1986 for policing public processions and assemblies which may result in serious disorder. It does this by harmonising the position between on the one hand the territorial police forces—that is to say...

I am grateful to noble Lords for their speeches in this group. I turn to Amendment 106, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Beith, who explained that it is intended to avoid excessively wide use, at railway stations, of the power for a chief constable to make an...

I am grateful to noble Lords for their speeches in this group. I turn to Amendment 106, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Beith, who explained that it is intended to avoid excessively wide use, at railway stations, of the power for a chief constable to make an...

I recognise what the noble Lord says and will make sure that the letter is placed in the Library.

I recognise what the noble Lord says and will make sure that the letter is placed in the Library.

Moved by

Lord Davies of Gower

103: Clause 16, page 16, line 12, leave out “in England and Wales”

Member's explanatory statement

See the explanatory statement for the amendment in the name of Lord Sharpe of Epsom at page 16, line 3.

104: Clause 16, page 17, line 20, leave out “in England and Wales”

Member's...

Moved by

Lord Davies of Gower

103: Clause 16, page 16, line 12, leave out “in England and Wales”

Member's explanatory statement

See the explanatory statement for the amendment in the name of Lord Sharpe of Epsom at page 16, line 3.

104: Clause 16, page 17, line 20, leave out “in England and Wales”

Member's...

Moved by

Lord Davies of Gower

107: Clause 16, page 17, line 42, leave out “Secretary of State” and insert “relevant national authority”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment and the amendment in the name of Lord Sharpe of Epsom at page 18, line 10 have the effect that the consent of the Scottish Ministers...

Moved by

Lord Davies of Gower

107: Clause 16, page 17, line 42, leave out “Secretary of State” and insert “relevant national authority”

Member's explanatory statement

This amendment and the amendment in the name of Lord Sharpe of Epsom at page 18, line 10 have the effect that the consent of the Scottish Ministers...