Clause 91
Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill [Lords]
1:15 pm
Henry Bellingham (Shadow Minister, Constitutional Affairs; North West Norfolk, Conservative)
I like the word “expatiate”, Mr. Bercow, but I will not push your good will to its literal conclusion. You are right. I did not want to go into too much detail on clause 92, because no specific amendments to it have been tabled, but I take your point that we can discuss it in under this group.
Clause 92 lists the type of information that can be requested. The Minister may argue that it is limited, simple and basic, but what is “prescribed information”? Will that be made clear in the regulations? Should we really give creditors this amount of power to go to Departments? If we trusted the Government to play fair with consumers, customers and citizens in respect of how information is released already, I would be a great deal more content and relaxed. However, I am not content and relaxed, which is why I have tabled the amendments and moved my amendment.