Ms Nusrat Ghani
MP for Sussex Weald · Conservative · United Kingdom
“Before we come to the urgent question, I must say how disappointing it is that the Government were not forthcoming with a proactive ministerial statement on this matter. The disruption to aviation and the impact on many constituents has been considerable.”
“The point of order and its content are not a matter for the Chair. I have not been notified of any Minister coming forward at this point, but I have only just come into the Chair. If the hon.”
“(3) Regulations under section 14Z45B must provide that, where an out-of-hospital service is to be provided to a patient, the integrated care board must— (a) offer the patient a choice of at least two providers capable of providing the service, which may include NHS bodies and independent sector providers approved to provide that service u…”
“(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the relevant requirements are— (a) that the special educational provision set out in section F of an EHC plan meets the needs identified by an EHC needs assessment; (b) that ICBs can be required to provide such special educational provision; (c) that ICBs must provide such special educational provis…”
“(3) The Charter must— (a) set out the fundamental principles and responsibilities for assessing whether a data sharing partnership is in the interest of the public and the NHS; (b) include the primary goal of protecting people’s privacy and their data from exploitation, while promoting trust in data systems and the handling of health data…”
“(2) Arrangements under subsection (1) must, so far as reasonably practicable, provide for— (a) general practitioners, dentists, pharmacists and other relevant primary care professionals to work together as part of integrated local primary care teams; (b) the sharing of relevant patient information between those professionals through secur…”
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“Amendment 14, page 4, line 2, at end insert— “(7A) Any regulations under subsection (7) which specify a relevant foreign law must specify that the foreign law referred to is that which is in application on a particular date, which must be specified.” This amendment prevents the Bill enabling ambulatory references or dynamic alignment to relevant foreign laws, and only enables alignment with laws as they stand on a particular defined date.”
“Amendment 3, page 3, line 21, at end insert— “(fa) a person involved on behalf of a person mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f), in product marketing or the use of products, including storage, transportation, packaging, labelling or disposal;”. This amendment closes a potential loophole in the Secretary of State’s powers to ensure that, whatever their legal status or location, all relevant organisations in the supply chain, including fulfilment houses, can be held accountable by regulations to protect consumers from non-compliant goods. Amendment 16, page 3, line 39, leave out subsections (7) and (8). This amendment removes the ability for product regulations to provide that product requirements are met if the requirements of relevant EU law are met. Amendment 27, page 3, line 41, leave out “EU” and insert “foreign”.”
“Amendment 26, page 2, leave out lines 12 to 18 and insert— “‘relevant foreign law’ means law of one or more of the United States of America, Canada, Japan, the European Union, Switzerland, Australia, or New Zealand relating to standards, the marketing, or use of products in those markets, which are in force on a specific date and only that date, as specified in regulations;” Amendment 5, in clause 2, page 3, line 6, at end insert— “(2A) Product regulations must include requirements in relation to an environmental impact assessment, and provisions related to the right to repair and the circular economy.” This amendment guarantees that future regulations under the Act will include provisions which relate to the circular economy and granting consumers the right to repair products.”
“Amendment 8, page 1, line 21, at end insert— “(4A) The Secretary of State must also by regulations make provision aimed at promoting investment, fostering innovation, and encouraging economic growth in relation to the marketing or use of products in the United Kingdom. (4B) Regulations under subsection (4A) must support— (a) the creation of economic incentives for businesses that contribute to economic growth, and (b) the alignment of product regulations with the strategic aim of positioning the United Kingdom as a global leader in innovation.” This amendment ensures that the regulations in the Bill prioritise economic growth and the United Kingdom’s role in innovation and economic expansion.”
“Amendment 12, page 1, line 13, leave out “(1) or”. This amendment is consequential on Amendment 9. Amendment 7, page 1, line 14, at end insert— “(3A) Further, the Secretary of State may only make regulations under subsections (1) or (2) if satisfied that making the regulations will not result in reducing the necessary levels of consumer protection and regulatory standards in relation to products, with reference where applicable to equivalent product regulations or standards in force at the time.” This amendment prevents the Secretary of State from making regulations unless satisfied that the regulations will not reduce consumer protection and regulatory standards in relation to products.”
“This amendment seeks to remove the broad powers granted to the Secretary of State under product regulations, when defining and regulating risks and determining what constitutes efficient or effective product operation. Amendment 10, page 1, line 9, leave out subsection (2). This amendment removes the Secretary of State’s ability to make regulations about the marketing or use of products in the United Kingdom which corresponds, or is similar to, a provision of relevant EU law for the purpose of reducing or mitigating the environmental impact of products. Amendment 11, page 1, line 9, leave out “also”. This amendment is consequential on Amendment 9. Amendment 32, page 1, line 10, leave out “the United Kingdom” and insert “Great Britain”. Amendment 25, page 1, line 11, leave out “EU” and insert “foreign”.”
“New clause 16— Regulations: requirement for certification — “When laying regulations to be made using the regulation making powers in this Act, the Secretary of State must certify that their effect is not to undermine the resolve of our constitutional arrangements to honour the choice of the people of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union by means of subjecting the United Kingdom to the same law as the European Union so it could subsequently be argued that the United Kingdom should rejoin so it has a voice in making the legislation rather than adopting legislation that has already been made by the European Parliament and Council of Ministers.” New clause 17— Brexit good faith statement — “When laying regulations to be made using the regulation making powers in this Act, the Secretary of State must provide a statement (a “Brexit good faith statement”) setting out how in the development of the regulations it has sought to honour the decision of the people of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union by developing, through the regulations, a legislative framework that intentionally seeks to exploit the opportunities afforded by Brexit to develop competitive and other advantages for the United Kingdom compared with the European Union in the global marketplace.” Amendment 9, in clause 1, page 1, line 3, leave out subsection (1).”
“(4) The Secretary of State must, as soon as practicable after receiving a report of a consultation under subsection (1), lay before both Houses of Parliament— (a) a copy of the report of the consultation, and (b) a statement setting out the Secretary of State’s response to that consultation.” The new clause would require the Secretary of State to consult on the establishment of a House of Commons committee that would examine all changes to product regulations which are made by the powers granted by this legislation.”
“(3) A consultation under subsection (1) must consult— (a) the Chair of the House of Commons Business and Trade Committee, (b) the Chair of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee, (c) the Chair of the House of Commons Liaison Committee, (d) the Chair of the House of Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, and (e) the House of Commons Commission.”
“(3) The Panel must consist of— (a) at least one person with expertise in economics; (b) at least one person with expertise in trade policy; (c) at least one person with expertise in domestic regulation of business.” This new clause would ensure a review and report to Parliament of any regulations aligning UK regulations with those of other countries or territories. New clause 15— Consultation on committee to examine changes to product regulations — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passing of this Act, commission a consultation on the creation of a committee on changes to product regulations. (2) A consultation under subsection (1) must consider the suitability of current scrutiny mechanisms for assessing regulations created through the powers created or amended by the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025.”
“New clause 14— Review Panel — “(1) The Secretary of State must establish an independent review panel (“the Panel”) no later than 2 years after the day on which this Act comes into force. (2) The Panel must— (a) carry out a review of all regulations under this Act corresponding to, similar to, or making references to, the requirements of relevant foreign laws under section 2(7), with a view to establishing— (i) their effect on economic growth; (ii) their effect on trade in the product concerned on a global basis; (iii) their effect on the relevant industry or industries within the United Kingdom; (b) prepare a report of the review, and (c) lay a copy of the report before Parliament, no later than 12 months from the date of the Panel’s creation.”
“New clause 13— International agreements — “(1) The Secretary of State may not make regulations under section (1)(2) or section (2)(7) that will disadvantage the United Kingdom or its trade under— (a) the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, (b) the Japan Economic Comprehensive Partnership Agreement, (c) the UK-Canada Continuity Trade Agreement, (d) The UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement, (e) the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, or (f) any other trade treaties to which the United Kingdom is, or becomes, a signatory, including any free trade agreement with the United States of America and India.” This new clause would prevent the Secretary of State making regulations to align with EU standards which would damage the UK’s current or future trade agreements.”
“(2) In conducting the review under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult regulators and other persons likely to be affected by the review, including such representatives of consumer and business organisations as they consider appropriate.” This new clause provides for the Secretary of State to carry out a review of how the funding and capabilities of Trading Standards authorities affects their enforcement activities, to consult appropriate bodies and stakeholders and to lay the review before Parliament.”
“New clause 12— Local weights and measures authorities: review — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within one year of the day on which this Act is passed, lay before Parliament a review of the funding and capabilities of local weights and measures authorities to carry out in an effective way their enforcement responsibilities under the regulatory framework provided by this Act and other trading standards and consumer protection laws.”
“(3) The regulations must establish consumer rights entitling individuals to— (a) a full refund, suitable replacement, or repair of a recalled product within a reasonable timeframe; (b) access to support and guidance through the recall process, including where a product is no longer in production. (4) The Secretary of State must consult with consumer protection organisations, trading standards bodies, manufacturers, and other relevant stakeholders before making regulations under this section.” This new clause would ensure that a centralised Product Recall Mechanism is established to protect consumers.”
“(2) The regulations must include provision to ensure— (a) the creation and maintenance of a publicly accessible, government-hosted online database of all active product recalls affecting the UK market; (b) clear obligations on manufacturers, importers, and distributors to notify the appropriate enforcement authority and upload recall notices to the database promptly upon identification of a safety risk; (c) that recall notices include details of the affected product, risks identified, corrective action to be taken, and information on how consumers can claim a refund, replacement, or repair; and (d) minimum standards for direct communication to affected consumers, including by email, SMS, or postal notice where reasonably practicable.”
“(2) Within 3 months from the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must publish and lay before Parliament a statement that sets out how the Secretary of State is exercising, or expects to exercise, the powers under subsection (1) regarding the proposed duties that must be met by a person mentioned in section 2(3)(e).” This new clause provides a list of duties that must be imposed upon online marketplaces by regulations, and for a statement by the Secretary of State to be made to Parliament within 3 months of Royal Assent regarding the exercise of the duties conferred by this section. New clause 11— Product recall — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, make regulations on product recall processes.”
“New clause 10— Duties of online marketplaces — “(1) Without prejudice to the generality of any other powers or duties conferred by this Act, the Secretary of State must by regulations make provision about requirements that must be met by a person mentioned in section 2(3)(e), including regarding duties— (a) to operate an online marketplace using effective systems and processes designed to monitor for, and identify, products presenting risks to consumers or other individuals and prevent such products being made available on or through the online marketplace; (b) to cooperate with relevant authorities, with other persons mentioned in subsection 2(3) or any other relevant persons, to facilitate any action taken to eliminate or, if that is not possible, to mitigate the risks presented by a product that is or was made available on or through their online marketplace; (c) to ensure that information regarding the identity and activities of persons marketing products on or through online marketplaces to consumers or other individuals is obtained and verified; (d) to remove products presenting risks to consumers or other individuals from availability on or through an online marketplace as quickly as possible if alerted to their presence or becomes aware of it in any other way.”
“(3) In this section, a ‘lithium-ion battery’ means any rechargeable battery containing lithium compounds as a primary component of the electrochemical cell.[KM1] (4) Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult the following stakeholders— (a) representatives of the battery industry, (b) environmental groups, (c) consumer safety organisations, (d) fire services, and (e) any other person whom the Secretary of State considers to be relevant.” This new clause would ensure that Lithium-ion batteries are included in the Bill.”
“(2) Regulations made under subsection (1) must include— (a) provisions for minimum safety and performance standards for lithium-ion batteries placed on the UK market; (b) requirements for clear labelling, including information on capacity, cycle life, and safe handling; (c) obligations for manufacturers and importers relating to fire safety, product recalls, and end-of-life disposal or recycling; (d) powers for market surveillance authorities to take enforcement action in relation to non-compliant lithium-ion batteries.”
“New clause 9— Inclusion of lithium-ion batteries as a priority product category — “(1) The Secretary of State must, within three months of the passing of this Act, make regulations under this Act to include lithium-ion batteries as a specified product category subject to relevant safety, performance, labelling, environmental, and end-of-life requirements.”
“(3) If the Secretary of State believes alignment with the relevant EU law to be in the interests of the United Kingdom, they must arrange for a statement to be made in Parliament on the benefits to United Kingdom business to be achieved by this alignment, at least fourteen days before the relevant regulations are laid before Parliament. (4) The statement under subsection (2) or (3) must include the date by which any such regulations will be reviewed, which can be no later than 36 months after implementation.” This new clause provides greater regulatory certainty for UK businesses by requiring scrutiny of all decisions to diverge or align with EU regulations and a process for Parliamentary scrutiny and review, whether Ministers determine that divergence or alignment from such regulations would be in the best interests of the UK.”
“New clause 8— Alignment with EU law — “(1) Where equivalent or similar EU law exists in relation to relevant product regulations, the Secretary of State must, when making provision under section 1, update Parliament on whether the Government proposes to vary the regulations from alignment with EU law. (2) If the Secretary of State believes divergence from relevant EU law to be in the interests of the United Kingdom, they must arrange for a statement to be made in Parliament on the benefits to United Kingdom business to be achieved by this divergence, at least fourteen days before the relevant regulations are laid before Parliament.”
“New clause 7— Liability and redress for unsafe or defective products — “The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for— (a) the extension of liability for unsafe or defective products to online marketplaces and any other persons within the scope of section 2(3); (b) the disclosure of evidence in relation to claims for compensation or other rights of action in law for harm caused by unsafe or defective products and presumptions of liability that may arise accordingly; (c) proceedings, including collective proceedings, to ensure redress for consumers or other individuals suffering harm as a result of unsafe or defective products made available in breach of requirements imposed under powers given by this Act.” This new clause allows the Secretary of State to make regulations providing for liability of online marketplaces for defective and unsafe products, and to ensure that those suffering harm from unsafe or defective products can obtain redress.”
“(3) The Minister must publish a report on the findings of the review, including any recommendations, within 12 months of the commencement of this section.” This new clause would require the Government to undertake a review into the accessibility and affordability of independent product testing and certification for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in relation to the requirements of this Act.”
“New clause 6— Review of access to testing and certification for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)— (1) The relevant Minister must undertake a review into the accessibility and affordability of independent product testing and certification for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in relation to the requirements of this Act. (2) The review must include consideration of— (a) the typical costs incurred by SMEs in meeting relevant testing and certification requirements; (b) the availability and capacity of accredited testing providers serving SMEs; (c) any barriers to market access arising from testing and certification obligations; and (d) potential non-financial measures to support SMEs in meeting compliance requirements.”
“(2) The guidance must include— (a) a summary of the key provisions of the Act relevant to SMEs; (b) practical advice on compliance requirements; (c) information on any available financial, technical, or advisory support; and (d) contact details for further enquiries or assistance. (3) The first version of the guidance must be published on the day this Act is passed. (4) Each time regulations are made under this Act, a revised version of the guidance must be published on the day the regulations are made.” This new clause would ensure that guidance and support for SMEs on the impact of the Bill should be available 60 days before implementation.”
“(7) In this section— ‘product’ includes food, drink and manufactured goods available for retail sale; ‘produced or manufactured in the United Kingdom’ includes goods where the final significant production process occurred in the UK.” This new clause would require the Government to introduce a voluntary labelling system, clearly marking goods produced or manufactured in the UK, helping consumers make informed choices and supporting domestic producers. New clause 5— Support and Guidance for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises — “(1) The Secretary of State must produce and maintain guidance for small and medium-sized enterprises on how to comply with any provisions made by regulations under this Act.”
“(4) The Secretary of State must consult food producers, retailers, consumer groups and relevant trade associations before setting the criteria for qualifying products and the design of the label. (5) The Secretary of State must undertake a promotional campaign to ensure consumers are aware of the new labelling system. (6) Regulations under this section must be made within 2 months of the passing of this Act.”
“New clause 4— Labelling for UK-produced or manufactured products — “(1) The Secretary of State must establish a voluntary labelling system to indicate when a product has been produced or manufactured in the United Kingdom. (2) The label must be— (a) displayed clearly on the front-facing packaging of applicable goods; (b) standardised in appearance, including a nationally recognised symbol or wording indicating UK origin; and (c) legible, visible and no smaller in font size than the unit price display or equivalent information on the product. (3) A product qualifies for the label if— (a) it is wholly or substantially produced, manufactured, grown or reared in the United Kingdom; and (b) it meets any additional criteria as set out by regulations made by the Secretary of State.”
“(4) The Secretary of State must lay a report on the findings of the review before Parliament within 6 months of the passing of this Act. (5) Within 6 months of laying the report under subsection (5) the Government must undertake a further review into the feasibility, benefits, and potential impacts of requiring food service businesses employing over 250 people to display the country of origin labelling for any meat product from any country with reference to the outcomes of the report under subsection (5). (6) The Secretary of State must lay a report on the findings of the review under subsection (6) before Parliament within 6 months of the launch of that review.” This new clause requires the Government to undertake reviews into the feasibility of requiring food businesses to disclose the country of origin of meat products on menus.”
“(2) The review must consider— (a) the potential public health, environmental, and animal welfare concerns related to beef production standards in the United States compared to those in the United Kingdom; (b) the practicality of creating regulations for the labelling of beef for food service businesses equivalent to the Beef and Veal Labelling (England) Regulations 2010; (c) consumer demand for country of origin information in relation to beef products; and (d) the practicality and cost implications for the hospitality sector. (3) The Secretary of State must, in undertaking the review, consult with representatives of the food and hospitality sectors, the National Farmers Union, food safety bodies, animal welfare groups, and any other stakeholders deemed relevant.”
“New clause 3— Reviews of potential country of origin labelling for meat products — “(1) The Secretary of State must undertake a review into the feasibility, benefits, and potential impacts of requiring food service businesses employing over 250 people to display the country of origin of beef products sourced from the United States on menus.”
“(4) In this section— ‘prepackaged product’ is a product that has been wrapped or placed in a container before being made available for retail; ‘quantity of goods’ includes, but is not limited to— (a) weight of goods; (b) volume of goods; (c) number of units; ‘supermarket’ is a store with a sales area greater than 400m² of which 50% or more of the products sold are food products.” This new clause would place a requirement on supermarkets to inform customers when the quantity of goods within the product had decreased resulting in a price increase per unit of measurement.”
“(3) The statement must— (a) include the amount the quantity has decreased by and the amount the price per unit of measure has increased by; (b) be the same font size as the unit price of the product and must be visible and legible; and (c) be in place from the date of the change in unit quantity and remain in place for the following 60 days.”
“With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 2— Requirement to inform customers about changes to prepackaged products — “(1) A supermarket must inform customers if— (a) there has been an increase in price per unit of measurement in any prepackaged product sold by the supermarket; and (b) this increase has resulted from a decrease in the quantity of the goods included within the package. (2) The requirement to inform customers must include a statement attached to the product, or placed alongside the product.”
“Order. I accept that we have some experts in the Chamber, but I remind Members that speeches and interventions must relate to the business at hand and the amendments.”
“Order. Questions are very long, and the answers are getting longer as well. We need to get many colleagues in, so can we please keep it short?”
“Order. The statement has been going on for well over an hour and we will have to conclude in the next 20 minutes, so questions will have to be short, as will the answers.”
“Order. Because so many Members wish to contribute and we have to conclude by 5 pm, we will have a time limit of three minutes starting from now. I call Sir Julian Lewis, who I think can manage that—I think you can do it.”
“Order. May I point out, to prevent any further errors, that the term “you” is not used in the Chamber, because it refers to me, in the Chair? Hopefully no one else will make the same mistake.”
“Order. Just to help Members, let me say that those looking to intervene have to both stand and make a sound; otherwise, the Member who has the floor may not be aware. If requests for interventions are not taken, those looking to intervene must sit down. They may then stand up and try again.”
“You cannot waft into the Chamber and make an intervention; you have to listen to the contributions. What time did you arrive in the Chamber?”
“Order. Colleagues can see by just looking around the Chamber that not everybody is going to get in. This statement has already gone on for an hour. I will try to go fast, but I need your help, with short questions and shorter answers.”
“Order. “What actions are you going to take”? The hon. Member has been in the House long enough to know that that is not appropriate language. I should not have to repeat myself.”
“I think the right hon. Member knows that that point of order is a matter not for the Chair, but for the Government. No doubt the Foreign Secretary and those on the Front Bench will have heard him and will respond in due course.”
“I and the right hon. Member both came into Parliament together. He knows how to obtain a Standing Order No. 24 debate, so he does not need me to remind him of the process. He will get much advice from the Speaker’s Office. Without doubt, the strength of feeling has been heard repeatedly, in the statement and in those two points of order, by the Foreign Secretary and Ministers on the Front Bench.”
“I am grateful to the hon. Member for giving notice of this point of order. I have had no indication from Ministers that they intend to come to the House to make a statement on this matter, but I note that it is Home Office questions on Monday and he still has time to table an oral question to the Home Secretary.”
“Bill Presented Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill Presentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57) Lisa Smart, supported by Ben Maguire and Josh Babarinde, presented a Bill to amend the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 to make provision about the interpretation of that Act in relation to domestic abuse. Bill read the First time; to be read a Second time on Friday 11 July , and to be printed (Bill 246 ).”
“I am grateful to the hon. Member for giving notice of his point of order. The attendance of witnesses before Select Committees is not a matter for the Chair. However, it is surprising that the current National Security Adviser has declined to appear before the Joint Committee when all of his predecessors have been willing to do so. The Government’s own guidance on the matter states: “Parliament has powers to call any individual to give evidence… When a Select Committee indicates that it wishes to take evidence from any particular names official, including special advisers, the presumption is that Ministers will seek to agree such a request.” I am sure that the Clerks will be able to advise the hon. Member and his Committee on how best to pursue the matter further.”