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Modern Slavery Bill

Proceeding contribution from Lord Warner (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 23 February 2015. It occurred during Debate on bills on Modern Slavery Bill.

My Lords, if I may be allowed to finish what I was going to say, it would probably be helpful to the Minister. I am not one simply to reject out of hand some of these constitutional issues. However, we are also concerned about the position in this country—England—as well as the position in Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom. We have the largest population and we are probably dealing with the largest number of enslaved, exploited and trafficked children. If the Government consider that this amendment needs to be amended between now and Third Reading, they could do so and have negotiations with the Scottish Parliament, the Northern Ireland Assembly and so forth. People have these discussions with other government departments when there is a reasonable period of time in which to do so.

In conclusion, on the basis of what I have heard, I see no reason for not testing the opinion of the House.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
759 c1475 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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