Contributions
1,161 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDCombined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2019My Lords, in moving this order I shall also speak to the draft Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019. The order and…14 Feb 2019HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Election Expenses Exclusion) (Amendment) Order 2019My Lords, I obviously spoke too soon when I said I had had a reasonably easy ride. I am grateful to noble Lords for their broad support for the measure. On the issues raised by…14 Feb 2019HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Election Expenses Exclusion) (Amendment) Order 2019My Lords, I have had a remarkably easy time—oh, I am sorry.14 Feb 2019HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Election Expenses Exclusion) (Amendment) Order 2019That the draft Order laid before the House on 17 December 2018 be approved.14 Feb 2019HANSARDElection ExpenditureI entirely agree with the principle that the noble Lord has just enunciated. I was looking at the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act 1883, which enshrined the principle…13 Feb 2019HANSARDElection ExpenditureMy noble friend raises a good point. The recent guidance by the Electoral Commission was issued before we had the judgment of the Southwark court. Certainly, the commission might…13 Feb 2019HANSARDElection ExpenditureThat is why, in my Answer, I said that in the first instance, the code of practice will provide greater clarity for those taking part in our democratic process. At the meeting…13 Feb 2019HANSARDElection ExpenditureThe noble Baroness raises a valid point. The Electoral Commission produced a report last year, Digital Campaigning: Increasing Transparency for Voters , which had recommendations…13 Feb 2019HANSARDElection ExpenditureIt is within my recollection that at the beginning of the coalition Government, when all public bodies were put under scrutiny, the Electoral Commission was asked to reduce its…13 Feb 2019HANSARDConstruction Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Order!13 Feb 2019HANSARDElection ExpenditureMy Lords, the Government believe that the law governing elections should be clear and operate effectively. We are working closely with the Electoral Commission on new codes of…13 Feb 2019HANSARDElection ExpenditureYes. Before we had the Electoral Commission many of its responsibilities were discharged by the Home Office, which was, of course, run by political animals; namely, Ministers. It…13 Feb 2019HANSARDMoney Laundering and Transfer of Funds (Information) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018I am grateful to the noble Lord, who has maintained his reputation for holding the Government to account on statutory instruments. I understand exactly why he sought to raise…07 Feb 2019HANSARDMoney Laundering and Transfer of Funds (Information) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018I understand why the noble Lord is pressing me on this. As I said, the senior managers and certification regime does not currently apply to credit rating agencies. The noble Lord…07 Feb 2019HANSARDMoney Laundering and Transfer of Funds (Information) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 29 November, 6 December and 13 December 2018 be approved. Relevant document: 11th Report from the Secondary Legislation…07 Feb 2019HANSARDOver the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018I plead guilty as charged. As I said a moment ago, we recognise the importance of parliamentary scrutiny. We will try to do better and make sure that the relevant impact…04 Feb 2019HANSARDCollective Investment Schemes (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, as this instrument has been grouped, I will speak also to the Long-term Investment Funds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The Treasury has been undertaking a…04 Feb 2019HANSARDLong-term Investment Funds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019That the Grand Committee do consider the Long-term Investment Funds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 Motion agreed.04 Feb 2019HANSARDOver the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018Again, I take that seriously. Would the noble Lord allow me to make some inquiries within the machinery of government in this House to find out what exactly went wrong there? I…04 Feb 2019HANSARDOver the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018The noble Lord asked a good question: is the creation of a criminal offence consistent with the withdrawal Act? Section 8 outlaws the creation of a relevant criminal offence. This…04 Feb 2019