My Lords, I begin with an apology. I did not timeously put my name down for this debate, but I am extremely grateful for the opportunity

to say a few words on this topic. I am particularly grateful to my noble and learned friend Lord Mackay of Clashfern for having...

My Lords, I begin with an apology. I did not timeously put my name down for this debate, but I am extremely grateful for the opportunity

to say a few words on this topic. I am particularly grateful to my noble and learned friend Lord Mackay of Clashfern for having...

My Right Honourable Friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP) has made the following written ministerial statement:

"I would like to provide an update on next steps for the Whiplash Reform Programme.

The Government remains firmly committed to implementing measures to tackle...

My Right Honourable Friend the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP) has made the following written ministerial statement:

"I would like to provide an update on next steps for the Whiplash Reform Programme.

The Government remains firmly committed to implementing measures to tackle...

Lords consideration of Commons amendments. Commons amendments1 to 6 agreed to.

Lords consideration of Commons amendments. Commons amendments1 to 6 agreed to.

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

My Lords, with the leave of the House—or as the House leaves—I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 1 to 6.

The Civil Liability Bill will provide effective measures to tackle the continuing high number and cost of whiplash claims, which will lead...

My Lords, with the leave of the House—or as the House leaves—I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 1 to 6.

The Civil Liability Bill will provide effective measures to tackle the continuing high number and cost of whiplash claims, which will lead...

I am obliged to the noble Lord, Lord Beecham, for acknowledging that we have at least achieved a curate’s egg, if nothing more.

The Bill makes important changes to our personal injury compensation system; it makes that system fairer, more certain and more sustainable in future for

claimants, defendants, motorists and the...

I am obliged to the noble Lord, Lord Beecham, for acknowledging that we have at least achieved a curate’s egg, if nothing more.

The Bill makes important changes to our personal injury compensation system; it makes that system fairer, more certain and more sustainable in future for

claimants, defendants, motorists and the...

Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

Lords motion to consider. Agreed to on question.

My Lords, the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 (Consequential Amendment of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2018 will make amendments to the Companies Act 2006. The amendments are consequential to the changes in the law introduced by the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010. They are necessary because...

My Lords, the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010 (Consequential Amendment of Companies Act 2006) Regulations 2018 will make amendments to the Companies Act 2006. The amendments are consequential to the changes in the law introduced by the Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010. They are necessary because...

I am obliged to the noble Lord for his efforts in trying to find some flaw in the regulations. I am relieved that he was not able to do so. I do not see how the problem of prior claims could arise, because we would be within the six-year time...

I am obliged to the noble Lord for his efforts in trying to find some flaw in the regulations. I am relieved that he was not able to do so. I do not see how the problem of prior claims could arise, because we would be within the six-year time...

Lords third reading. Amendments made. Bill passed and sent to the Commons.

Lords third reading. Amendments made. Bill passed and sent to the Commons.

My Lords, I am most obliged to the noble Lord, Lord Beecham, for his positive contribution to the debate, to all noble Lords and noble and learned Lords for their observations on this amendment, and to the noble and learned Lord for moving it.

From the very outset—I go back to...

My Lords, I am most obliged to the noble Lord, Lord Beecham, for his positive contribution to the debate, to all noble Lords and noble and learned Lords for their observations on this amendment, and to the noble and learned Lord for moving it.

From the very outset—I go back to...

My Lords, I am obliged to my noble friend Lord Faulks and to other noble Lords who raised this matter in Committee and on Report. On the point raised by the noble Lord, Lord Beecham, it is indeed the case that we are talking about a maximum period for review,...

My Lords, I am obliged to my noble friend Lord Faulks and to other noble Lords who raised this matter in Committee and on Report. On the point raised by the noble Lord, Lord Beecham, it is indeed the case that we are talking about a maximum period for review,...

My Lords, I begin by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Sharkey, not only for his contribution to this part of the Bill but for his engagement since Report in addressing these matters. I extend those thanks to other noble Lords, including the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, who has also engaged...

My Lords, I begin by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Sharkey, not only for his contribution to this part of the Bill but for his engagement since Report in addressing these matters. I extend those thanks to other noble Lords, including the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, who has also engaged...

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

My Lords, in moving this Motion I thank noble Lords across the House for their careful scrutiny of the Bill throughout its passage. Noble Lords have made not only detailed but informed contributions to the debate, and that has resulted in improvements to the Bill before it passes to the...

My Lords, in moving this Motion I thank noble Lords across the House for their careful scrutiny of the Bill throughout its passage. Noble Lords have made not only detailed but informed contributions to the debate, and that has resulted in improvements to the Bill before it passes to the...

My Lords, I am obliged to my noble friend for that reminder. Clearly, it is our intention that this matter should be taken forward. As I indicated before, we are engaging with the judiciary on this matter, and we have engaged already with the Master of the Rolls to see...

My Lords, I am obliged to my noble friend for that reminder. Clearly, it is our intention that this matter should be taken forward. As I indicated before, we are engaging with the judiciary on this matter, and we have engaged already with the Master of the Rolls to see...

I am obliged to noble Lords for their contributions. I will speak to Amendment 6 and to Amendments 7, 8, 9, 10, 11A, 12, 17, 17A, 17B, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 29A, 30, 32, 39 and 46. I hope noble Lords will forgive me if I take a...

I am obliged to noble Lords for their contributions. I will speak to Amendment 6 and to Amendments 7, 8, 9, 10, 11A, 12, 17, 17A, 17B, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 29A, 30, 32, 39 and 46. I hope noble Lords will forgive me if I take a...

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

11: Clause 2, page 2, line 35, after “injury” insert “or injuries, taken together,”

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

11: Clause 2, page 2, line 35, after “injury” insert “or injuries, taken together,”

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

13: Clause 2, page 2, line 38, after “injury” insert “or injuries”

14: Clause 2, page 2, line 44, after “injury” insert “or injuries”

15: Clause 2, page 3, line 2, after “injury” insert “or injuries”

16: Clause 2, page 3, line 8, after “injury” insert “or injuries”

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

13: Clause 2, page 2, line 38, after “injury” insert “or injuries”

14: Clause 2, page 2, line 44, after “injury” insert “or injuries”

15: Clause 2, page 3, line 2, after “injury” insert “or injuries”

16: Clause 2, page 3, line 8, after “injury” insert “or injuries”

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

19: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—

“Review of regulations under section 2

(1) The Lord Chancellor must carry out reviews of regulations made under section 2.

(2) The first review must be completed before the end of the period of three years beginning with the day...

Moved by

Lord Keen of Elie

19: After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—

“Review of regulations under section 2

(1) The Lord Chancellor must carry out reviews of regulations made under section 2.

(2) The first review must be completed before the end of the period of three years beginning with the day...