European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Report (5th Day)

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 6:52 pm on 2 May 2018.

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Photo of Lord Keen of Elie Lord Keen of Elie The Advocate-General for Scotland, Lords Spokesperson (Ministry of Justice) 6:52, 2 May 2018

My Lords, I am obliged to the noble Lord, Lord Griffiths, and note his comments. The amendments will provide not only clarity but a much needed flexibility when it comes to the application of the Schedules.

With respect to the point raised by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Wallace of Tankerness, my understanding is that both devolved Administrations were content with the proposals. Indeed, much of the force for the first group of amendments came from them. I hope that satisfies noble Lords.

Amendment 88A agreed.

Schedule 2: Corresponding powers involving devolved authorities