Deregulation Bill

Lord Jones of Birmingham Excerpts

Wednesday 11th February 2015 Lords Chamber

[Lord Wallace of Saltaire]

My Lords, I would simply reply that we are of course well aware that this is not the only body for which there are a range of international complications and obligations. Indeed, the RSPB briefing, which some Members will have seen, raises questions about EU legislation. We are very conscious that everything we do in this area, biomedical issues included, carries international implications.

[Lord Jones of Birmingham (CB)]

My Lords, before the Minister sits down, could I just draw on two aspects—

[Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Con)]

My Lords, we are on Report, and the Companion is very clear about Report stage. I suggest that the noble Lord may not be in a position to speak.