Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [HL]
Debate between Lord McNicol of West Kilbride and Lord Wallace of Tankerness
Committee stage
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Committee: 1st sitting (Hansard)
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Committee: 1st sitting (Hansard): House of Lords
Wednesday 13th May 2020
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Wednesday 13th May 2020
(4 years, 6 months ago)
Lords ChamberRead Full debate Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020 View all Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020 Debates Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts Amendment Paper: HL Bill 101-I Marshalled list for Virtual Committee - (7 May 2020)
The Deputy Chairman of Committees
One speaker has indicated that they wish to come in on the amendment.
Lord Wallace of Tankerness
My Lords, I note what the Minister said about fears that something might be imposed on Scotland or Northern Ireland, but as I read it, Scotland or Northern Ireland could actually impose something on England. He then went on to say that there would of course be discussion, negotiation and consultation. If that is the case, why does it not say so on the face of the Bill? Would he be minded to give further thought to these provisions and how they are drafted to secure some degree of consultation, which does not, I would argue, detract in any way from the devolution settlement?