Hallmarking

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts

Wednesday 4th May 2011 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Wilcox]

My noble friend has now put that on the record. It has gone into Hansard and I am sure it will be of great value. For your Lordships’ information, the next section being looked at is hospitality. If any of you wish to write in to the Cabinet Office, I am sure it will be delighted to receive that.

[Lord Foulkes of Cumnock]

If the Government are going to consider any options for changing this, could this House first be given a vote by first past the post?

[Baroness Wilcox]

I am checking to make sure that I have absolutely the right answer for the noble Lord. At the end of the three months, an independent panel will review the comments received and Ministers will be asked to justify the retention of legislation proposed for repeal. It is fairly straightforward and an open process, which I am sure your Lordships will be interested to hear the results of.