My Lords, I thank the Minister for his explanation of these regulations. Clearly it is a good thing that the provisions are no longer considered necessary.

I want to ask the Minister about the impact where the provisions were in fact used. First, the Church of England measures allowed the postponement...

My Lords, I thank the Minister for his explanation of these regulations. Clearly it is a good thing that the provisions are no longer considered necessary.

I want to ask the Minister about the impact where the provisions were in fact used. First, the Church of England measures allowed the postponement...

My Lords, in his introductory remarks, the Minister argued that the Act is essential to protect public services. I certainly do

not disagree, but some of the provisions that have been put in place are impacting on some services for very vulnerable people.

In recent days, we have had briefings from...

My Lords, in his introductory remarks, the Minister argued that the Act is essential to protect public services. I certainly do

not disagree, but some of the provisions that have been put in place are impacting on some services for very vulnerable people.

In recent days, we have had briefings from...