Clause 5

Part of Legislation (Territorial Extent) Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 11:00 am on 27 April 2011.

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Photo of Harriett Baldwin Harriett Baldwin Conservative, West Worcestershire 11:00, 27 April 2011

The discussion has been helpful and wide-ranging, and it has illustrated that, on both sides of the House, there are strong feelings on this matter. We have heard a clear statement from the Minister that the concern that the Bill is intended to address is something that he agrees needs to be tackled at this time, while it is not a burning issue, and when it is not on the front burner of constitutional challenges for the Government.

I appreciate everything that the Government have stated today about some issues with the legislation. I am disappointed that the Government did not take the  opportunity to table amendments to the Bill, but in speaking to the clause stand part, I look forward to some improvements in the subtlety of the wording when the Bill returns to the Floor of the House.