Debates between Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts and Lord Faulkner of Worcester during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Tue 22nd Nov 2016
National Citizen Service Bill [HL]
Grand Committee

Committee: 2nd sitting (Hansard): House of Lords

National Citizen Service Bill [HL]

Debate between Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts and Lord Faulkner of Worcester
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts Portrait Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts
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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 Portrait Lord Faulkner of Worcester
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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 Portrait Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts
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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?