Clause 26

Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [Lords]

Public Bill Committees, 9 June 2009, 5:30 pm

Transfer schemes

Amendment made: 26, in clause 26, page 20, line 7, leave out from ‘means’ to end of line 8 and insert

‘a function which before the passing of this Act was exercisable by the Commissioners or officers of Revenue and Customs (whether or not it remains so exercisable) and that—

(a) is conferred by or by virtue of this Part on the Secretary of State, the Director or a designated customs official, or

(b) is a function under Community law that is exercisable by the Secretary of State, the Director or a designated customs official;’.—(Mr. Woolas.)

This amendment provides that clause 26 (Transfer schemes) applies to things done by the Secretary of State, the Director or designated customs officials in connection with a relevant function as previously exercised by the Commissioners or an officer of Revenue and Customs, including things done under Community law.

Clause 26, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Clause 27 ordered to stand part of the Bill.