EU Law

Debate between Baroness Gustafsson and Lord Bellingham

Tuesday 28th January 2025 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Gustafsson (Lab)]

I thank the noble Baroness for the warm welcome. With regard to REACH, we held a consultation on an alternative transitional registration model for the UK REACH chemicals regime to reduce the cost to industry while ensuring high levels of human health and environmental protection. We will publish a government response in 2025.

[Lord Bellingham (Con)]

My Lords, can the Minister explain the difference between retained EU law and assimilated EU law?

[Baroness Gustafsson (Lab)]

Yes, of course I can—