An overview of the rules that regulate the import, storage and sale of fireworks in the UK.

An overview of the rules that regulate the import, storage and sale of fireworks in the UK.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the length of the statute of limitations for medical devices as specified under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the length of the statute of limitations for medical devices as specified under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.

Four amendments to clause 2 negatived on division (4 votes to 12 in each case). Clause 2 agreed to on division (12 votes to 4). Four amendments to clause 3 negatived on division (4 votes to 11, 4 votes to 12 in two cases, and 5 votes to 11). Clause 3 agreed to on division (12 votes to 4). Clause 4 agreed to. Amendment to clause 5 negatived on division (4 votes to 12). Clause 5 agreed to on division (12 votes to 4). Four amendments to clause 6 negatived on division (4 votes to 11 in two cases, and 4 votes to 12 in two cases). Clause 6 agreed to on division (12 votes to 4). Clauses 7 and 8 agreed to. Clause 9 agreed to on division (12 votes to 4). Two amendments to clause 10 negatived on division (5 votes to 11 in each case). Clause 10 agreed to on division (10 votes to 5). Clause 11 agreed to. Amendment to clause 12 negatived on division (5 votes to 10). A government amendment to clause 12 agreed to. An amendment to clause 12, discussed with new clause 12 (Product recall), debated and withdrawn. A further amendment negatived on division (5 votes to 10). Clause 12 agreed to, as amended. Clauses 13 to 15 agreed to, with clause 15 agreed to as amended. Committee adjourned till 15th May. Written evidence reported to the House.

Four amendments to clause 2 negatived on division (4 votes to 12 in each case). Clause 2 agreed to on division (12 votes to 4). Four amendments to clause 3 negatived on division (4 votes to 11, 4 votes to 12 in two cases, and 5 votes to 11). Clause...

Lords committee stage fourth day. Clauses 3 to 14 agreed to. Schedule agreed to. Bill reported without amendment.

Lords committee stage fourth day. Clauses 3 to 14 agreed to. Schedule agreed to. Bill reported without amendment.

My Lords, I always like the opportunity to hear my noble friend Lord Holmes because his amendments mostly very much appeal to me. Today’s Amendment 79, to which he has just spoken so eloquently, certainly appeals to me, and I just wanted to add a few words.

I am responsible, for...

My Lords, I always like the opportunity to hear my noble friend Lord Holmes because his amendments mostly very much appeal to me. Today’s Amendment 79, to which he has just spoken so eloquently, certainly appeals to me, and I just wanted to add a few words.

I am responsible, for...

Moved by

Lord Holmes of Richmond

52: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—

“Review of product regulations and supply chains

(1) On the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must initiate a review of all product regulations and standards as they pertain to supply chains.

(2) The review...

Moved by

Lord Holmes of Richmond

52: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—

“Review of product regulations and supply chains

(1) On the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must initiate a review of all product regulations and standards as they pertain to supply chains.

(2) The review...

My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in today’s Committee proceedings on the Bill. In doing so, I declare my interests as set out in the register, not least my technology interests; in particular, I have advised and socially recruited for an AI business.

In moving Amendment 52, I...

My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in today’s Committee proceedings on the Bill. In doing so, I declare my interests as set out in the register, not least my technology interests; in particular, I have advised and socially recruited for an AI business.

In moving Amendment 52, I...

My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate, and to commend the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, for a very clear introduction to three amendments. The Green group is very happy to support all of them. I apologise to the Committee that was I...

My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate, and to commend the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, for a very clear introduction to three amendments. The Green group is very happy to support all of them. I apologise to the Committee that was I...

My Lords, I shall be brief and start with Amendment 79. We could join in the chorus of approval and my noble friend Lady Brinton could come up with dozens of examples that justify the noble Lord’s amendment but, in the interests of time, we will not. If noble Lords...

My Lords, I shall be brief and start with Amendment 79. We could join in the chorus of approval and my noble friend Lady Brinton could come up with dozens of examples that justify the noble Lord’s amendment but, in the interests of time, we will not. If noble Lords...

My Lords, before I start on these amendments, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Leong, for the generous letters that he sent the Committee after previous sessions, which answered a number of questions. I generally commend the Government on their spirit of co-operation on these matters.

I am sincerely grateful to...

My Lords, before I start on these amendments, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Leong, for the generous letters that he sent the Committee after previous sessions, which answered a number of questions. I generally commend the Government on their spirit of co-operation on these matters.

I am sincerely grateful to...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate, and I specifically thank the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, for his amendments. During the second day in Committee, the noble Lord illustrated his knowledge of and passion for the subject of AI.

I turn first to Amendment 53...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate, and I specifically thank the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, for his amendments. During the second day in Committee, the noble Lord illustrated his knowledge of and passion for the subject of AI.

I turn first to Amendment 53...

I thank the Minister, but perhaps there is another of his letters here—for which I also thank him. The CPTPP is not like the European Union—there is not a secretariat overseeing what is going on. If you think something wrong is going on, it is up to the Government to...

I thank the Minister, but perhaps there is another of his letters here—for which I also thank him. The CPTPP is not like the European Union—there is not a secretariat overseeing what is going on. If you think something wrong is going on, it is up to the Government to...

I totally agree with the noble Lord. I will ensure that officials in the department look into this and either write to him or have a meeting on this.

Over the coming year, our priority will be continuing to address the sale of unsafe goods on online marketplaces—an area that noble...

I totally agree with the noble Lord. I will ensure that officials in the department look into this and either write to him or have a meeting on this.

Over the coming year, our priority will be continuing to address the sale of unsafe goods on online marketplaces—an area that noble...

I thank all noble Lords who took part in this interesting debate, and the Minister for his response. Clearly, there is still a long way to go when it comes to an inclusive experience, inclusive products and inclusive services—and, thus, a sense of living in communities and cities, and in...

I thank all noble Lords who took part in this interesting debate, and the Minister for his response. Clearly, there is still a long way to go when it comes to an inclusive experience, inclusive products and inclusive services—and, thus, a sense of living in communities and cities, and in...

Moved by

Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

57: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—

“Clothing safety: regulations and requirements

(1) Within three years of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must, by regulations under section 1, make provision to reduce risks as defined in section 1(4)...

Moved by

Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

57: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—

“Clothing safety: regulations and requirements

(1) Within three years of the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must, by regulations under section 1, make provision to reduce risks as defined in section 1(4)...

My Lords, in moving Amendment 57, I will also speak to Amendments 58 and 59 in my name.

I feel I must begin by offering credit to the noble Earl, Lord Lytton. I was looking at the Bill and thinking, “How do we address particularly pressing issues of safety and environmental...

My Lords, in moving Amendment 57, I will also speak to Amendments 58 and 59 in my name.

I feel I must begin by offering credit to the noble Earl, Lord Lytton. I was looking at the Bill and thinking, “How do we address particularly pressing issues of safety and environmental...

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, for tabling these three amendments. I have a question about Amendment 59.

Paragraph 9 of the Schedule says that:

“Medicines and medical devices as defined in the Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021, other than devices designed for weighing or measuring for medical...

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, for tabling these three amendments. I have a question about Amendment 59.

Paragraph 9 of the Schedule says that:

“Medicines and medical devices as defined in the Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021, other than devices designed for weighing or measuring for medical...

My Lords, I was not planning to say very much about this, but I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett. I do not feel remotely battered; I feel significantly better informed, and I am grateful for that.

It struck me that Amendment 57 is somewhat pertinent to the discussion we have...

My Lords, I was not planning to say very much about this, but I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett. I do not feel remotely battered; I feel significantly better informed, and I am grateful for that.

It struck me that Amendment 57 is somewhat pertinent to the discussion we have...