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HANSARD Carer’s LeaveI will do my best, Mr Stringer. No doubt the tension of knowing there might be an interruption will add to the excitement of my comments. It is, as always, a pleasure to serve…14 May 2025HANSARDGroceries Code Adjudicator: Statutory ReviewAs part of the fourth statutory review of the Groceries Code Adjudicator, the Department for Business and Trade will today publish a consultation seeking the views of stakeholders…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)We have had several impassioned speeches from Conservative Members. Unfortunately, they are all wrong about what the Bill does. I will attempt to explain what the position…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank the hon. Member for Chippenham for tabling the amendment, which seeks to add to the list of persons in clause 2(3)(i) on whom product regulations may impose requirements.…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I will have to check with the Clerks. We will ensure that it is available this afternoon if it is not there already.13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I understand the point being made. We have already made it clear that there will be a number of occasions when we bring regulations under the affirmative procedure—for example,…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I am afraid that is just not correct; that is not how the Bill operates. I can explain again why the EU is referenced: it is because the majority of our product safety regulations…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)Amendment 23 would prevent the naming in regulations of “relevant authorities”. That would render enforcement of the Bill impossible, so clearly it is not an amendment that we…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I have not got on to new clause 4 yet. I will come to it shortly, and there are several reasons why we will resist it, but I was talking about amendment 4. All these numbers are…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I am glad that the shadow Minister is keen to hear from me. I can, I think, explain the power in subsection (6); it refers to subsection (3)(c) and (d), which cover compliance…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I am happy to do that, and I am sure that we will all be enlightened as a result. Amendment 1 agreed to .13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)Inspiration comes in many forms. This is a rapidly evolving way of retailing, so we have discussed it with officials quite extensively. We are seeking to ensure that we are…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)This clause relates to the collection of data and information that relevant authorities would undertake as part of their usual activities in support of ensuring that products are…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Economic growth is, as we are all aware, the No. 1 mission of the Government. The Bill will support growth by giving the Government the flexibility to ensure that regulations are…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Member for Chippenham for making a clear argument about the importance of the circular economy. The amendments she spoke to seek to mandate that all…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)We will seek to give the shadow Minister assurances. If she is not assured, she can table an amendment on Report. Question put and agreed to. Clause 11 accordingly ordered to…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I will write to the hon. Lady, but that is definitely my understanding. It is certainly in the code of conduct, but we will make sure that we get that clarified for her.13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I am not sure whether I would say they are morally necessary. It is quite normal for there to be some Henry VIII powers in most legislation, and I will now explain why that is not…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I do not have an answer to that at the moment. My understanding is that this is effectively a change in the numbering rather than anything more substantive. It is an erroneous…13 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)I refer the hon. Member to clause 5(5), which talks about quantities, goods and units of measurement, which is the broad ambit of the areas where these powers will apply.…13 May 2025