Debates between Lord Patel of Bradford and Lord Bates during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Psychoactive Substances Bill [HL]

Debate between Lord Patel of Bradford and Lord Bates
Tuesday 9th June 2015

(9 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Bates Portrait Lord Bates
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There is some of that in the impact statement, although I accept that it may not be as much as noble Lords would like. However, I am very happy to see whether we can go back and see what extra we can produce in answer to that very specific question. I shall write or provide further comment in Committee. But in the light of those remarks and those commitments—

Lord Patel of Bradford Portrait Lord Patel of Bradford
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I have just one question about the Department of Health and Public Health England. Many noble Lords have said that they would prefer to see this legislation under the health remit. I just cannot see where Public Health England and the Department of Health have been engaged or involved in taking this Bill forward, and it would be useful to have a view on that.

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