Lords debate on motion to take note of the report of the European Union Committee on EU Consumer Rights Directive: getting it right (HL 126 2008-09). Agreed to on question.

Lords debate on motion to take note of the report of the European Union Committee on EU Consumer Rights Directive: getting it right (HL 126 2008-09). Agreed to on question.

It is just like being told that the tooth fairy no longer exists. The noble and learned Lord has destroyed another illusion, but I thank him for the information. I think that I have already covered some of the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Borrie. He has already...

It is just like being told that the tooth fairy no longer exists. The noble and learned Lord has destroyed another illusion, but I thank him for the information. I think that I have already covered some of the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Borrie. He has already...

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Howarth, profusely for her introductory contribution and the committee for a truly excellent report. I enter the debate with some trepidation. There is always a worry in the back of my mind that there are at least one or two people in...

My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Howarth, profusely for her introductory contribution and the committee for a truly excellent report. I enter the debate with some trepidation. There is always a worry in the back of my mind that there are at least one or two people in...

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009. Relevant document: 16th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009. Relevant document: 16th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

We are debating today the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009. Limited liability partnerships were introduced by the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000. The main early users of the limited liability partnership form were major accountancy and law firms, and now all sizes and types of...

We are debating today the Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009. Limited liability partnerships were introduced by the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000. The main early users of the limited liability partnership form were major accountancy and law firms, and now all sizes and types of...

I thank the noble Lord, Lord Razzall, for that comment. The Acts have been implemented in stages, which will need to be reflected in our evaluation. We will begin to evaluate some provisions commenced in 2007 next year, but we will wait until 2011 to evaluate most provisions commenced in...

I thank the noble Lord, Lord Razzall, for that comment. The Acts have been implemented in stages, which will need to be reflected in our evaluation. We will begin to evaluate some provisions commenced in 2007 next year, but we will wait until 2011 to evaluate most provisions commenced in...

Draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.

Draft Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2009. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room.