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Powers in other legislation are inadequate for updating the framework. For example, powers in the retained EU law Act are restricted and, except in limited circumstances, cannot be used to make further changes to provisions already amended using those powers or to impose tighter safety measures. I know that no Member on any side of the House wants that. Clause 1(1) is vital to delivering that aim. Our existing regulatory framework covers matters as broad as the use of the radio spectrum, the ergonomic design of protective equipment and noise emissions from certain products, such as lawnmowers and excavators. The powers in Clause 1 must be broad enough to cover these matters too.