National Citizen Service Bill [HL]
Debate between Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts and Lord Faulkner of Worcester
Committee: 2nd sitting (Hansard): House of Lords
Tuesday 22nd November 2016
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Tuesday 22nd November 2016
(7 years, 11 months ago)
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Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts
I had not cottoned on to this issue before, but I have been listening to this debate. There is, of course, the Canal & River Trust. I am not sure whether a canal would fall within the requirements of the 1920 Act as mentioned by the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner.
Lord Faulkner of Worcester
Yes, my understanding is that canals are also regarded as industry, so they would be covered by the 1920 Act.
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts
That is an important area, where there is a lot of work going on. It is an important charity and it gathers together a lot of volunteers. It is working very hard with regional groups—so if this conversation goes on, could its requirements also be built into the discussion that the Minister is having with the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner?