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My Lords, the problem has been well set out by my noble friend Lord Moynihan and repeated admirably by the Minister. It is a problem that was identified when this Act was going through your Lordships’ House. At the time, my noble friend Lord Offord of Garvel committed to closing this loophole through secondary legislation. Of course, the election interceded, but that is now a year and a half ago. As we have heard, this is a pressing issue for organisations that are beset by cuts to the DCMS budget, the rising impact of national insurance contributions and much more. Will the Minister commit to working urgently to make sure that this loophole is not open in a way that will affect so many arts, cultural and heritage organisations that are loved across the country?
My Lords, the problem has been well set out by my noble friend Lord Moynihan and repeated admirably by the Minister. It is a problem that was identified when this Act was going through your Lordships’ House. At the time, my noble friend Lord Offord of Garvel committed to closing this loophole through secondary legislation. Of course, the election interceded, but that is now a year and a half ago. As we have heard, this is a pressing issue for organisations that are beset by cuts to the DCMS budget, the rising impact of national insurance contributions and much more. Will the Minister commit to working urgently to make sure that this loophole is not open in a way that will affect so many arts, cultural and heritage organisations that are loved across the country?
I thank the noble Lord for that. I assure him that my officials and I are working to ensure that we get this right. The new subscription regime will ensure that in particular situations, including after the contract automatically renews on to a 12-month term, consumers have a 14-day window in which to cancel. Should any changes be needed in secondary legislation that we publish, they will not commence until autumn 2026, so there is plenty of time for charities and heritage organisations to put their houses in order before this regime kicks in.
King's consent signified. Statement on legislative consent. Lords third reading. Amendments 1 to 9 agreed to. Bill passed and returned to the Commons with amendments.
King's consent signified. Statement on legislative consent. Lords third reading. Amendments 1 to 9 agreed to. Bill passed and returned to the Commons with amendments.
Lords report stage second day. Amendments 66, 70 to 90, 93 to 98, 102, 103, 107, 112 to 114, 116, 117, 119, 121 to 125, 128 to 130, 132, 136 to 139 and 141 to 149 agreed to. Amendment 150 agreed to on division (165 to 154). Amendments 154 to 157 and 159 to 161 agreed to. Bill, as amended, ordered to be printed (HL Bill 53).
Lords report stage second day. Amendments 66, 70 to 90, 93 to 98, 102, 103, 107, 112 to 114, 116, 117, 119, 121 to 125, 128 to 130, 132, 136 to 139 and 141 to 149 agreed to. Amendment 150 agreed to on division (165 to 154). Amendments 154 to...