Tax Credits (Income Thresholds and Determination of Rates) (Amendment) Regulations 2015

Debate between Lord Lawson of Blaby and Baroness Meacher

Monday 26th October 2015 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Meacher]

I think I owe my apologies to the noble Lord. According to the Library just over two fatal and three non-fatal Motions were voted on in each year between 1999 and 2012, resulting in 17 defeats. There is nothing odd or unconstitutional about this Motion. According to the Clerk’s office there is no reason why we should not table a delaying amendment.

[Lord Lawson of Blaby (Con)]

Can the noble Baroness say how many of her so-called precedents were budgetary matters?

[Baroness Meacher]

As I understand it, this House has every right to place amendments to statutory instruments on any subject—that was the conclusion of the Cunningham Joint Committee.