I note what my noble friend says about there being no plans—and I fully accept that that is so, as he has assured the House—but if there are no plans, why do the Government wish to take the powers to continue to pursue them? Would it not be better if the Minister would just accept that primary legislation will be required as and when the science demands it?
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Moylan
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 6 December 2021.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL].
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