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HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)We are in vicious agreement on this point. The new clause provides a possible destination, but through conversations and the expertise of colleagues, we may end up going in a…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. I am pleased to give this clause a run-out on behalf of the hon. Member for Central Ayrshire. We have missed her during these…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)The final part of that answer answered my question. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 43 ordered to stand part of the Bill.…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 19, in clause 43, page 24, line 17, leave out “on such day or days as the Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument appoint” and…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I am grateful for that clarification. On the basis of the answer I have received, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 30 ordered…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)That is interesting, and if the Minister wants to intervene to address that point, I will take an intervention. Otherwise, my best guess is that it would be covered by the regs…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I will not labour the point, but the Government must act not just transparently, but transparently, publicly and proactively. That is something we would be really keen on.10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 28, in clause 30, page 16, line 23, at end insert— “(4) The Secretary of State must, within 24 months of this Act receiving Royal Assent, lay a report…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)On the principle of civil sanctions, we are content. I am really grateful to the Minister for her offer to write to me about the burden of proof, and I will definitely take her up…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 21, in schedule 1, page 32, line 18, leave out “from time to time” and insert “every 12 months”. This amendment requires the Secretary of State to report…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 29, in clause 17, page 10, line 12, at end insert— “(f) advertising it.” This amendment allows the enforcement authority to prevent an individual who has…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I am happy with that, certainly for the purpose of greater consultation, because a theme in the written evidence is that the sector wants to continue to talk about such things and…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 20, in schedule 1, page 31, line 16, after ‘guidance’ insert ‘within three months of this Act receiving Royal Assent’. This amendment requires the relevant…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I do not have an awful lot to say. I am comfortable with the amendments, and I know that the hon. Member for Central Ayrshire is, too, as she put her name to them. I always find…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I am content with that. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 17 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 18 Safety notices10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 18, in clause 18, page 10, line 34, at end insert— “(f) advertising it.” This amendment allows the enforcement authority to prevent an individual who has…10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)This is exactly the point that I just made, so I will not labour it.10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 18 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clauses 19 to 23 ordered to stand part of the Bill.…10 Jun 2020HANSARDPersonal Protective Equipment: Prison and Probation StaffI am grateful to the Secretary of State for his answer, and for the support he has given me in recent years in my attempts to make sure that HMP Nottingham is the safest…09 Jun 2020HANSARDPersonal Protective Equipment: Prison and Probation StaffWhat assessment he has made of the adequacy of personal protective equipment for (a) prison and (b) probation staff during the covid-19 outbreak.09 Jun 2020