Clause 5 - Short title, commencement and extent
Co-operatives and CommunityBenefit Societies Bill
3:15 pm
Mr Mark Todd (South Derbyshire, Labour)
The amendments and new clauses are self-explanatory for those who have read them. [Interruption.] The hon. Member for Edmonton (Mr. Love) has perhaps not been devoting his time to that task. The proposals simply define the geographical scope of the Bill. I will simply say in passing how much I welcome the participation of the hon. Member for Ceredigion (Mr. Thomas). He rightly reflected on the importance of Wales' historical links to the co-operative movement. I greatly appreciate his support for the Bill. I am grateful for his attendance and participation in the debate. One of the amendments makes it clear that the Bill applies to England and Wales and sets out the circumstances in which it may apply to the Channel islands. It also sets out the process by which the Bill might come into force and be implemented.