Government response to the Consultation on the Implementation of the new Subscription Contracts Regime. 84p.

Government response to the Consultation on the Implementation of the new Subscription Contracts Regime. 84p.

My Lords, I rise to express my deep concern about the inclusion of the clause repealing Section 116B of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, and to urge that it be removed in its entirety from the Bill.

The clause does not merely tidy up legislation or...

My Lords, I rise to express my deep concern about the inclusion of the clause repealing Section 116B of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, and to urge that it be removed in its entirety from the Bill.

The clause does not merely tidy up legislation or...

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

My Lords, we now move on to subscription contracts. I would very much like to understand the reason for Clause 252(2)(c). The Government seem to contemplate that, if a consumer enters into a contract providing for the recurring supply of goods, is liable to pay for each supply and has...

My Lords, we now move on to subscription contracts. I would very much like to understand the reason for Clause 252(2)(c). The Government seem to contemplate that, if a consumer enters into a contract providing for the recurring supply of goods, is liable to pay for each supply and has...

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill was considered by a Public Bill Committee over fourteen sittings between 13 June and 11 July 2023. This briefing outlines changes made to the Bill's consumer provisions (Parts 3 and 4).

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill was considered by a Public Bill Committee over fourteen sittings between 13 June and 11 July 2023. This briefing outlines changes made to the Bill's consumer provisions (Parts 3 and 4).

Clauses 283, 284, 286 and 287 agreed to as amended. Clause 285 agreed to. Schedule 22 agreed to as amended. Clause 288 agreed to. Clauses 289, 291, 294 to 296 agreed to as amended. Clause 290, 292, 293, 297, 300 to 317 agreed to. Schedule 24 agreed to as amended. Schedules 25 and 26 agreed to. Government new clause 1 (Decision not to make final offer order) agreed to. New clause 8 (Limit on secondary ticketing), discussed with new clause 9 (Secondary Ticketing: duty to verify seller’s details), and new clause 10 (Secondary ticketing regulation: reporting requirement), debated and withdrawn. New clause 11 (Annual Report on Operation of CMA Functions Under Parts 2 and 3) debated and withdrawn. Bill, as amended, to be reported (Bill 350). Committee adjourned. Written evidence reported to the House.

Clauses 283, 284, 286 and 287 agreed to as amended. Clause 285 agreed to. Schedule 22 agreed to as amended. Clause 288 agreed to. Clauses 289, 291, 294 to 296 agreed to as amended. Clause 290, 292, 293, 297, 300 to 317 agreed to. Schedule 24 agreed to as amended....

Examination of witnesses. Committee adjourned.

Examination of witnesses. Committee adjourned.

This briefing considers the consumer provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill [Bill 294, 2022-23]. Second reading of the Bill in the House of Commons is scheduled for 17 May 2023.

This briefing considers the consumer provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill [Bill 294, 2022-23]. Second reading of the Bill in the House of Commons is scheduled for 17 May 2023.

My Lords, we had quite a lengthy discussion about this on the last day in Committee. I do not want to go through all the arguments again—sorely tempted as I am—but I do want to focus on the particular aspects of the amendments in this group, which relates to spending...

My Lords, we had quite a lengthy discussion about this on the last day in Committee. I do not want to go through all the arguments again—sorely tempted as I am—but I do want to focus on the particular aspects of the amendments in this group, which relates to spending...

This briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords consideration of the Trade Union Bill.

This briefing provides information in support of the House of Lords consideration of the Trade Union Bill.

My Lords, while I can agree with some of the sentiments expressed in the suggested new clause, I do not think that in practice it adds anything to the Bill. I listened carefully to my noble friend Lord Whitty. I can understand the use of a bit of hyperbole to...

My Lords, while I can agree with some of the sentiments expressed in the suggested new clause, I do not think that in practice it adds anything to the Bill. I listened carefully to my noble friend Lord Whitty. I can understand the use of a bit of hyperbole to...

I gather I am allowed to stand by way of explanation. My point is that as a House—and I certainly speak for myself—we have been subjected to an extraordinary degree of lobbying. The problem is that we have had no opportunity to look at that lobbying in a sensible and...

I gather I am allowed to stand by way of explanation. My point is that as a House—and I certainly speak for myself—we have been subjected to an extraordinary degree of lobbying. The problem is that we have had no opportunity to look at that lobbying in a sensible and...

My Lords, I confess that I am one of these people who on occasion does not understand whether something that I want to do on the computer is legal or not. For example, I get e-mails from a company called 3B Software which offers for a small annual sum of...

My Lords, I confess that I am one of these people who on occasion does not understand whether something that I want to do on the computer is legal or not. For example, I get e-mails from a company called 3B Software which offers for a small annual sum of...

My Lords, very quickly, I, too, support this. The noble Lord, Lord Puttnam, made a very valid point. Things of this complexity should not just be suddenly presented here in Committee. Sometimes, even though we may not really disagree, we will appear to be confrontational because of positions we take...

My Lords, very quickly, I, too, support this. The noble Lord, Lord Puttnam, made a very valid point. Things of this complexity should not just be suddenly presented here in Committee. Sometimes, even though we may not really disagree, we will appear to be confrontational because of positions we take...

My Lords, perhaps I may add to what the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, has just said, because I basically agree with just about everything he said. I have been enormously influenced during the Bill’s passage by the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, and by several things that the noble Lord, Lord...

My Lords, perhaps I may add to what the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, has just said, because I basically agree with just about everything he said. I have been enormously influenced during the Bill’s passage by the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, and by several things that the noble Lord, Lord...

My Lords, having had the privilege of sitting on these pre-legislative committees to which the noble Lord, Lord Puttnam, referred, I agree absolutely with him. I also agree with the substance of the amendment, as noble Lords would expect, as I have added my name to it. The noble Lord,...

My Lords, having had the privilege of sitting on these pre-legislative committees to which the noble Lord, Lord Puttnam, referred, I agree absolutely with him. I also agree with the substance of the amendment, as noble Lords would expect, as I have added my name to it. The noble Lord,...

17: Before Clause 4, insert the following new Clause— "Objective of sections 4 to 16 The objective of the measures in sections 4 to 16 is to move to a lawful means of access to copyright material for consumers and businesses and to reduce unlawful file-sharing and other forms of...

17: Before Clause 4, insert the following new Clause— "Objective of sections 4 to 16 The objective of the measures in sections 4 to 16 is to move to a lawful means of access to copyright material for consumers and businesses and to reduce unlawful file-sharing and other forms of...

My Lords, I had intended to make quite a substantive intervention on this matter, but in view of the time and the distinction of the audience—though not the volume of the audience—I shall try to keep it reasonably short. However, it goes to the heart of the Bill and my...

My Lords, I had intended to make quite a substantive intervention on this matter, but in view of the time and the distinction of the audience—though not the volume of the audience—I shall try to keep it reasonably short. However, it goes to the heart of the Bill and my...

My Lords, I am very appreciative of those who spoke in support of this amendment or something like it. The Government have to take on board the range of views which were expressed here. My noble friend Lord Puttnam is very wise to say that this should have been subject...

My Lords, I am very appreciative of those who spoke in support of this amendment or something like it. The Government have to take on board the range of views which were expressed here. My noble friend Lord Puttnam is very wise to say that this should have been subject...