My honourable friend the Minister of State, Department of Health (Ben Bradshaw), has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The Government have today published a consultation paper setting out proposals for improving the process of death certification in England and Wales. The consultation paper sets out proposals to address the...

My honourable friend the Minister of State, Department of Health (Ben Bradshaw), has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The Government have today published a consultation paper setting out proposals for improving the process of death certification in England and Wales. The consultation paper sets out proposals to address the...

The Government have today published a consultation paper setting out proposals for improving the process of death certification in England and Wales. The consultation paper sets out proposals to address the weaknesses in the current system for certifying death which were identified by the Shipman Inquiry. We believe these proposals...

The Government have today published a consultation paper setting out proposals for improving the process of death certification in England and Wales. The consultation paper sets out proposals to address the weaknesses in the current system for certifying death which were identified by the Shipman Inquiry. We believe these proposals...

SI 2007/1669. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Communities and Local Government. Coming into force 2 July 2007.

SI 2007/1669. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Communities and Local Government. Coming into force 2 July 2007.

SI 2007/1510. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department of health. Coming into force 1 July 2007.

SI 2007/1510. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department of health. Coming into force 1 July 2007.

SI 2007/1448. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Ministry of Justice. Coming into force 8 June 2007. Explanatory memorandum withdrawn and replaced 22 May 2007.

SI 2007/1448. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Ministry of Justice. Coming into force 8 June 2007. Explanatory memorandum withdrawn and replaced 22 May 2007.

asked Her Majesty's Government:In what way and by whom the Forensic Science Laboratory in Carrickfergus is accredited; and what is the significance of the accreditation to the provision of evidence in criminal cases.

asked Her Majesty's Government:In what way and by whom the Forensic Science Laboratory in Carrickfergus is accredited; and what is the significance of the accreditation to the provision of evidence in criminal cases.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Forensic Science Laboratory in Carrickfergus has in the past had its accreditation withdrawn; if so, for what reason; for how long; and with what effect.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Forensic Science Laboratory in Carrickfergus has in the past had its accreditation withdrawn; if so, for what reason; for how long; and with what effect.

moved Amendment No. 720: 720: Schedule 24, page 310, line 31, at end insert— On Question, amendment agreed to.

moved Amendment No. 720: 720: Schedule 24, page 310, line 31, at end insert— On Question, amendment agreed to.

moved Amendments Nos. 648 to 659: 648: Schedule 22, page 298, line 11, at end insert— ““Transitory power to modify the functions of bodies A1 (1) Paragraphs A2 to A4 have effect until such time as the Board is first constituted in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 1. (2)...

moved Amendments Nos. 648 to 659: 648: Schedule 22, page 298, line 11, at end insert— ““Transitory power to modify the functions of bodies A1 (1) Paragraphs A2 to A4 have effect until such time as the Board is first constituted in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 1. (2)...

moved Amendments Nos. 660 to 719: 660: Schedule 23, page 303, line 3, at end insert— 661: Schedule 23, page 303, line 5, at end insert— 662: Schedule 23, page 303, line 8, column 2, after ““2,”” insert ““““Authorised Conveyancing Practitioners Board.”” and”” 663: Schedule 23, page 303, line 9,...

moved Amendments Nos. 660 to 719: 660: Schedule 23, page 303, line 3, at end insert— 661: Schedule 23, page 303, line 5, at end insert— 662: Schedule 23, page 303, line 8, column 2, after ““2,”” insert ““““Authorised Conveyancing Practitioners Board.”” and”” 663: Schedule 23, page 303, line 9,...

moved Amendments Nos. 638 to 647: 638: Schedule 21, page 295, line 34, at end insert— ““Public Notaries Act 1801 (c. 79) A1 The Public Notaries Act 1801 is amended in accordance with paragraphs B1 and C1. B1 In section 1 (no person to be created to act as public...

moved Amendments Nos. 638 to 647: 638: Schedule 21, page 295, line 34, at end insert— ““Public Notaries Act 1801 (c. 79) A1 The Public Notaries Act 1801 is amended in accordance with paragraphs B1 and C1. B1 In section 1 (no person to be created to act as public...

My Lords, I know what the Minister said, but I am referring to the report by Sir David Clementi which emphasised that the approach must be on a risk-based analysis. I am not sure that the Government have fully accepted that. Although I note what the Minister says, I want...

My Lords, I know what the Minister said, but I am referring to the report by Sir David Clementi which emphasised that the approach must be on a risk-based analysis. I am not sure that the Government have fully accepted that. Although I note what the Minister says, I want...

moved Amendment No. 633: 633: Clause 197, page 110, line 7, at end insert— ““(4A) The Lord Chancellor may by order make provision modifying the definition of ““manager”” in its application to a body of persons formed under, or in so far as the body is recognised by, law having...

moved Amendment No. 633: 633: Clause 197, page 110, line 7, at end insert— ““(4A) The Lord Chancellor may by order make provision modifying the definition of ““manager”” in its application to a body of persons formed under, or in so far as the body is recognised by, law having...

moved Amendments Nos. 634 and 635: 634: Clause 198, page 110, line 16, leave out ““Secretary of State”” and insert ““Lord Chancellor”” 635: Clause 198, page 110, line 18, leave out ““Secretary of State”” and insert ““Lord Chancellor”” On Question, amendments agreed to. Clause 199 [Transitional provision]:

moved Amendments Nos. 634 and 635: 634: Clause 198, page 110, line 16, leave out ““Secretary of State”” and insert ““Lord Chancellor”” 635: Clause 198, page 110, line 18, leave out ““Secretary of State”” and insert ““Lord Chancellor”” On Question, amendments agreed to. Clause 199 [Transitional provision]:

moved Amendment No. 636: 636: Clause 199, page 110, line 32, after ““transitional”” insert ““and transitory”” On Question, amendment agreed to. Clause 201 [Commencement]:

moved Amendment No. 636: 636: Clause 199, page 110, line 32, after ““transitional”” insert ““and transitory”” On Question, amendment agreed to. Clause 201 [Commencement]:

moved Amendment No. 637: 637: Clause 201, page 110, line 39, leave out ““Secretary of State”” and insert ““Lord Chancellor”” On Question, amendment agreed to.

moved Amendment No. 637: 637: Clause 201, page 110, line 39, leave out ““Secretary of State”” and insert ““Lord Chancellor”” On Question, amendment agreed to.

moved AmendmentNo. 637A: 637A: Clause 201, page 110, line 39, at end insert ““provided always that no order may be made by the Secretary of State bringing into force Part 5 of this Act and the related Schedules 10 to 14 until after— (a) consideration by both Houses of Parliament...

moved AmendmentNo. 637A: 637A: Clause 201, page 110, line 39, at end insert ““provided always that no order may be made by the Secretary of State bringing into force Part 5 of this Act and the related Schedules 10 to 14 until after— (a) consideration by both Houses of Parliament...

My Lords, we are extremely grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Neill of Bladen, for tabling the amendment. If Part 5 is to succeed, three things will be needed: rigorous procedures to ensure that those who own law firms are fit and proper persons, a guarantee that the same consumer...

My Lords, we are extremely grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Neill of Bladen, for tabling the amendment. If Part 5 is to succeed, three things will be needed: rigorous procedures to ensure that those who own law firms are fit and proper persons, a guarantee that the same consumer...

My Lords, I, too, express great appreciation and support of the amendment and the speech by the noble Lord, Lord Neill, who has, even at this late stage, brought new and forceful arguments to a debate that we have had before. As we have had it before, I have nothing...

My Lords, I, too, express great appreciation and support of the amendment and the speech by the noble Lord, Lord Neill, who has, even at this late stage, brought new and forceful arguments to a debate that we have had before. As we have had it before, I have nothing...

My Lords, I am grateful. I am only sorry for the noble Lord, Lord Neill of Bladen, that the late hour means that his words fall on few ears. I am sure that noble Lords will none the less read our debate with interest. I agree with the sentiments expressed...

My Lords, I am grateful. I am only sorry for the noble Lord, Lord Neill of Bladen, that the late hour means that his words fall on few ears. I am sure that noble Lords will none the less read our debate with interest. I agree with the sentiments expressed...