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Arbitration Bill [HL]

Proceeding contribution from Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 6 November 2024. It occurred during Debate on bills on Arbitration Bill [HL].

My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Ponsonby, and I share the distinction of being the only people participating in the proceedings on the Bill who have neither presided over arbitration nor appeared before arbitrators. We have had a panoply of very expert noble Lords taking part in proceedings, none more so than the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, and the Public Bill Committee.

This is an important—although small—Bill, because it will effectively underpin an important export earner and an important opportunity for this country to assist in many issues across the world, because of the popularity of London as a centre for resolving disputes. It has had two Law Commission consultations, a very well-argued Law Commission report, excellent drafting and two processes through the full proceedings of this House. Not much legislation gets all that. As a consequence, we can be pleased about what has been achieved and wish it well in the Commons.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
840 c1498 
Session
2024-25
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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