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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 June 2025

Debate

Official Controls (Plant Health) and Phytosanitary Conditions (Amendment) Regulations 2025

Contribution

The most essential state function is the provision of security for citizens, and a critical dimension of the security of citizens is their biosecurity. These regulations are another illustration of the abandonment of the United Kingdom Government of this function in respect of part of the United Kingdom. These regulations apply only to England, Scotland and Wales. According to the Explanatory Memorandum, at paragraph 4.1, the instrument

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