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HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)Does the hon. Gentleman agree that we should be exporting internationally?15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)My hon. Friend the Member for West Worcestershire talked about international markets. One of the opportunities presented by our leaving the European Union is to be able to sell to…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)I have spoken in opposition to the Bill as someone with more than 30 years of business experience in organisations of every size, including SMEs. New clauses 6 and 7 underscore…15 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsMy constituent Victor Franklin was made severely disabled after a savage dog attack left him with multiple amputations. Will the Prime Minister explain why pensioners, such as…14 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I agree with my right hon. Friend that this is a very serious moment. It might appear to be just a line in a Bill, but it could have far-reaching consequences that are far greater…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)Does the Minister not agree, though, that amendments 10 and 11 are morally necessary to uphold the role of Parliament as the supreme legislative authority in the United Kingdom?13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)Thank you, Ms Vaz. It has been fascinating to understand more about the science and history of measurement from the hon. Member for Erewash. I will speak on clause 5, and…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I defer to the hon. Gentleman’s knowledge of metrology organisations around the world and recognise his expertise. However, from a legislative perspective, the Bill does not rely…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I am interested in the hon. Gentleman’s point about expert witnesses. Like the relevant authorities we spoke about earlier, and which also come into clause 6, there is no clear…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)Amendment 26 relates to the alarming creation of new criminal offences in clause 3, as my hon. Friend the Member for West Worcestershire has already set out. Clause 3(9) to (11)…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I rise to speak to clause 3 and Opposition amendments 23 to 25. Clause 3 deals with the enforcement of product regulations, but as it stands, it embodies a vast Executive…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)We share the hon. Member’s view that we should all be ambitious for the United Kingdom. There is no ideology on our side. We are simply seeking a global perspective rather than a…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I ask the Minister to speak slightly slower; I am partially deaf and am really struggling to hear him. I am grateful for his forbearance.13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)The Minister talks about impact assessments and so on, but does not the framing of the Bill mean that the current Government and any future Government can ignore any impact…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)The Minister is still not being clear with us about exactly why he objects to broadening the scope of the Bill to include the valuable jurisdictions that I mentioned. Instead, he…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I thank my right hon. Friend for his wise words. I agree that it makes no sense whatsoever. A noble Lord in the other place put it well, saying that we should be “open to the best…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under you, Ms Vaz. Opposition amendments 20, 6 and 22 to clause 2 are crucial to safeguarding our sovereignty and global outlook in the Bill. As drafted,…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Perhaps my hon. Friend was about to make this point, but does she agree that the amendment would give the Government the opportunity to demonstrate to the world their commitment…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)My right hon. Friend makes a very important point. The future of successful economic growth is dependent on not just new industries, but ensuring that traditional industries, and…13 May 2025