Northern Ireland Protocol Bill
Debate between Baroness McIntosh of Pickering and Lord Judge
Committee stage
Monday 7th November 2022
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Monday 7th November 2022
(2 years ago)
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Lord Judge (CB)
My Lords, I just wonder what Clause 18 is supposed to mean. Does it really mean that the Minister of the Crown may do whatever he likes? Yes, it does; that was what we were discussing on Wednesday, when noble Lords and the Government listened to me. I had a dream over the weekend that the Minister today is going to get up and say, “Lord Judge, you were entirely right on Wednesday. We have changed our minds: we are going to put this Bill into proper shape”.
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Con)
My Lords, I take this opportunity to ask my noble friend the Minister what discussions there have been with the devolved Assemblies and Parliaments as to the process that will be used if these regulations are brought forward.