All 1 Debates between Lord Callanan and Lord Lang of Monkton

Brexit: Statutory Instruments

Debate between Lord Callanan and Lord Lang of Monkton
Thursday 10th January 2019

(5 years, 11 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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I thank the noble Lord for drawing that to my attention. I have more regard for his scrutiny powers than he himself does. I am sure he will give the matter his full consideration. These are essential pieces of legislation. We will need to introduce them before exit day.

Lord Lang of Monkton Portrait Lord Lang of Monkton (Con)
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My Lords, can my noble friend tell the House what proportion of these statutory instruments contain Henry VIII powers? Does he agree that any growth in the number of Henry VIII powers creates a dangerous power imbalance between the Executive and Parliament and therefore should be resisted?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan
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We are endeavouring to keep the number containing Henry VIII powers to a minimum. I will write to the noble Lord with the detailed numbers.