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HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]I absolutely agree, and that is one reason why the Bill has been introduced. We absolutely need to keep up to date with developments in the online marketplace world, which is why…04 Jun 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]I am sure that Ministers across Government will have heard the important points that my hon. Friend has made today. Amendment 7 on consumer protection could have unintended…04 Jun 2025HANSARDGroceries Code AdjudicatorI have quite a bit to get through, so if the hon. Lady does not mind, I will carry on. The statutory review is focused on the powers and duties of the GCA as set out in the 2013…03 Jun 2025HANSARDGroceries Code AdjudicatorIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Dr Allin-Khan. I congratulate the right hon. Member for South Holland and The Deepings (Sir John Hayes) on securing this important…03 Jun 2025HANSARDGroceries Code AdjudicatorI thank the right hon. Member for his question. Of course, the review is dictated by the legislation that his party was, in government, involved in introducing, so part of the…03 Jun 2025HANSARDGroceries Code AdjudicatorI acknowledge the wider points that have been made. Members have raised today a number of issues that are beyond the scope of the Groceries Code Adjudicator and clearly are within…03 Jun 2025HANSARDPubs Code and Pubs Code AdjudicatorAs part of the third statutory review of the pubs code and the pubs code adjudicator, the Department for Business and Trade will today publish a 12-week long invitation to…22 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Vaz. The Government have been clear in our intention to maintain a strong,…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)We have had another interesting debate—a slightly repetitious one that I am sure we are all becoming familiar with. The shadow Minister, as always, was helpful in introducing her…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)It is right that hon. Members have raised this matter, which is one of the primary drivers behind the Bill. We recognise that the safety of products containing lithium-ion…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Member for Wokingham for moving the new clause, which would require the Secretary of State to introduce a list of duties on online marketplaces and to make a…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)Of course, that is exactly what we are doing with the requirement to consult as part of the amendments agreed in the other place. New clause 7 would require a review of the…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)As Opposition Members have articulated, the new clause would provide for a delay to the Secretary of State’s implementation of regulatory changes in Great Britain where Northern…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)I recognise the important points made by hon. Members in this debate. This issue is being actively considered. Liability for damage caused by defective products is an important…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)I thank Committee members for their contributions on this group of amendments. The Government are committed to supporting businesses and growing the economy. New clause 6 would…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)Regrettably, I am not privy to the negotiations; I can only read the speculation in the newspapers, but clearly the Bill does not mean automatic alignment, dynamic or otherwise.…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)On a point of order, Ms Vaz. As we are at the end of our deliberations in Committee, I thank you and Sir John for your exemplary chairing. We have finished in good time, but we…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Member for Wokingham for moving his new clause, although he is pushing his luck asking for another meeting straight off the back of his previous speech. We…15 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)First, it is appropriate for me to acknowledge the shadow Minister’s supportive words about the excellent progress that we have made on trade deals in recent weeks. As has been…15 May 2025HANSARD Carer’s LeaveThat point has been mentioned a number of times in this debate, and we will certainly look at the research as it is produced. I have noted that the shadow Minister now supports…14 May 2025