Member

Amendment 94 from the noble Lord, Lord Fox, seeks to ensure that the Secretary of State has regard for international law when making regulations under the provisions of the Bill. He also mentioned international standards, but I think they are covered in group 15, so I will leave them until then. Like the noble Lord, I recognise the value of considering international law and international product requirements when formulating new regulations, including being bound by our commitments as a member of the World Trade Organization. These considerations help to reduce barriers to trade and ensure that the UK remains competitive and embraces global best practices. Consequently, we believe that the objectives of this amendment are already met,