Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 7:39 pm on 27 February 2023.
Lord Allan of Hallam:
Moved by Lord Allan of Hallam
That this House regrets that the Communications Act 2003 (Restrictions on the Advertising of Less Healthy Food) (Effective Date) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1311) will delay for 33 months, until
Relevant documents: 24th Report of the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Special attention drawn to the instrument
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