Lord Hope of Craighead
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(7 years, 6 months ago)
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Lord Hope of Craighead (CB)
I do not think that this debate can conclude without mention of Henry VIII. Repeatedly, some Members—certainly on my Benches—have complained about the overuse of Henry VIII clauses. Can the Government look more carefully at that? It is not only the use of them but the wording used; sometimes one can see the force of having a clause of that kind, but can find it is overdone. There is really a major issue here as to whether this should be properly controlled.
Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
I assure the noble Lord that when we legislate we most certainly do, and will, take care to ensure that powers are delegated appropriately.