My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, clearly established what this legislation is all about. Curiously enough, I am more interested in the process behind the measure than in its implementation, but we should be aware of what we are talking about. I am told that people in this country...

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, clearly established what this legislation is all about. Curiously enough, I am more interested in the process behind the measure than in its implementation, but we should be aware of what we are talking about. I am told that people in this country...

rose to move, That a humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the regulations laid before the House on 15 December 2006 be annulled (SI 2006/3315) 7th report from the Merits Committee. The noble Lord said: My Lords, in moving this Motion I shall also speak to the...

rose to move, That a humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the regulations laid before the House on 15 December 2006 be annulled (SI 2006/3315) 7th report from the Merits Committee. The noble Lord said: My Lords, in moving this Motion I shall also speak to the...

My Lords, I know little about this instrument, or directive, that my noble friend Lord Greaves has talked about this evening, but I want to raise one or two issues that have come out of the discussion. The statistic of 84 per cent regarding German legislation was very interesting. I...

My Lords, I know little about this instrument, or directive, that my noble friend Lord Greaves has talked about this evening, but I want to raise one or two issues that have come out of the discussion. The statistic of 84 per cent regarding German legislation was very interesting. I...

My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, on securing this debate on these regulations. They will not come into force until July this year; that is two years late, but this is a case of ““worse late than never””. Late as they are, these regulations remain fraught with...

My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, on securing this debate on these regulations. They will not come into force until July this year; that is two years late, but this is a case of ““worse late than never””. Late as they are, these regulations remain fraught with...

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, has given us the opportunity to debate these regulations, for which I thank him. They will have a fundamental impact on the collection, treatment, recovery and disposal of electronic and electrical equipment through a set of complex new arrangements. As my noble friend...

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, has given us the opportunity to debate these regulations, for which I thank him. They will have a fundamental impact on the collection, treatment, recovery and disposal of electronic and electrical equipment through a set of complex new arrangements. As my noble friend...

My Lords, the Minister kindly answered one or two of my questions. Will he confirm for the record that the Government are perfectly happy for Parliament to act simply as a rubber stamp for EU legislation?

My Lords, the Minister kindly answered one or two of my questions. Will he confirm for the record that the Government are perfectly happy for Parliament to act simply as a rubber stamp for EU legislation?

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. Perhaps I can thank even the noble Lord, Lord Willoughby de Broke. He and I come from opposite ends of the spectrum on Europe. He campaigns very well for his new party, and I am a...

My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. Perhaps I can thank even the noble Lord, Lord Willoughby de Broke. He and I come from opposite ends of the spectrum on Europe. He campaigns very well for his new party, and I am a...

My Lords, the Minister referred to the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee, of which I am a member. I do not know how many Members of the House have read the report of the DTI’s evidence to that committee about a fortnight ago, but it answers many of the problems...

My Lords, the Minister referred to the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee, of which I am a member. I do not know how many Members of the House have read the report of the DTI’s evidence to that committee about a fortnight ago, but it answers many of the problems...

My Lords, this has been a short but interesting debate on a difficult issue. The difficulties have been eloquently expressed by noble Lords who contributed to the debate. In the few minutes that I take to respond, I hope to answer and touch on many of the matters raised, but...

My Lords, this has been a short but interesting debate on a difficult issue. The difficulties have been eloquently expressed by noble Lords who contributed to the debate. In the few minutes that I take to respond, I hope to answer and touch on many of the matters raised, but...

My Lords, I am sorry; we are here to discuss a specific issue. I know that the noble Lord would love to have a great debate on Brussels and its inequities, but, standing at the Dispatch Box this evening, I do not plan to have that discussion with him.

My Lords, I am sorry; we are here to discuss a specific issue. I know that the noble Lord would love to have a great debate on Brussels and its inequities, but, standing at the Dispatch Box this evening, I do not plan to have that discussion with him.

My Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Viscount for making that point. It was said at the beginning of the debate how interesting it was. Because it was the first time that the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee had taken evidence, it has resulted in a great deal...

My Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Viscount for making that point. It was said at the beginning of the debate how interesting it was. Because it was the first time that the Merits of Statutory Instruments Committee had taken evidence, it has resulted in a great deal...

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Waste Management Licensing) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/3315) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/3289). Motion that an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Orders be annulled. Motion withdrawn.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Waste Management Licensing) (England and Wales) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/3315) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/3289). Motion that an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty praying that the Orders be annulled. Motion withdrawn.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what meetings on which dates since May 2004 (a) Ministers and (b) officials in his Department have had with (i) industry employees, (ii) members of trade bodies and (iii) members of non-governmental organisations in relation to the implementation of the...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what meetings on which dates since May 2004 (a) Ministers and (b) officials in his Department have had with (i) industry employees, (ii) members of trade bodies and (iii) members of non-governmental organisations in relation to the implementation of the...

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 624 to 631. These new clauses restate Part 15 of the 1985 Act in so far as these provisions apply in relation to Part 22 of this Bill. Part 22 enables public...

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 624 to 631. These new clauses restate Part 15 of the 1985 Act in so far as these provisions apply in relation to Part 22 of this Bill. Part 22 enables public...

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 213 to 227. Moved accordingly, and, on Question, Motion agreed to.

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 213 to 227. Moved accordingly, and, on Question, Motion agreed to.

My Lords, I beg to move that the Commons amendments be now considered. Moved, That the Commons amendments be now considered.—(Lord Sainsbury of Turville.)

My Lords, I beg to move that the Commons amendments be now considered. Moved, That the Commons amendments be now considered.—(Lord Sainsbury of Turville.)

My Lords, I am happy to give the assurance that the Government are on the case. The co-ordination is important, and I reiterate that the changes will enable us to effect the simplification early next year. That is our intention. On Question, Motion agreed to.

My Lords, I am happy to give the assurance that the Government are on the case. The co-ordination is important, and I reiterate that the changes will enable us to effect the simplification early next year. That is our intention. On Question, Motion agreed to.

My Lords, I thank the Minister for the amendment that brings the Data Protection Act into play in respect of the Financial Reporting Review Panel. However, we are disappointed that the Government have chosen to overturn the other amendments that we made to improve—as we saw it—the controls on disclosure....

My Lords, I thank the Minister for the amendment that brings the Data Protection Act into play in respect of the Financial Reporting Review Panel. However, we are disappointed that the Government have chosen to overturn the other amendments that we made to improve—as we saw it—the controls on disclosure....

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 263. Amendments Nos. 263, 265 and 757 are the net result of a series of amendments that have been tabled in both Houses concerning the provisions in Parts 15 and 24 relating...

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 263. Amendments Nos. 263, 265 and 757 are the net result of a series of amendments that have been tabled in both Houses concerning the provisions in Parts 15 and 24 relating...

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 847 to 861. This group also includes Amendments Nos. 866, 871, 872, 875, 879, 880, 884, 887 and 888. Many of the amendments in this group are technical drafting changes—for example, correcting...

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 847 to 861. This group also includes Amendments Nos. 866, 871, 872, 875, 879, 880, 884, 887 and 888. Many of the amendments in this group are technical drafting changes—for example, correcting...