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Medicines and Medical Devices Bill

Moved by

Lord Bethell

42: Clause 14, page 9, line 33, leave out subsection (2) and insert—

“(2) In making regulations under subsection (1), the Secretary of State’s overarching objective must be safeguarding public health.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment provides that the Secretary of State’s overarching objective in making regulations under Clause 14 must be safeguarding public health.

43: Clause 14, page 9, line 35, leave out “they would” and insert “regulations under subsection (1) would contribute to this objective”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment is consequential on the amendment in the Minister’s name substituting Clause 14(2).

44: Clause 14, page 9, line 39, leave out “an attractive or” and insert “a”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment omits the word “attractive” from Clause 14(3)(c).

45: Clause 14, page 9, line 40, leave out “develop or supply medical devices” and insert “—

(i) carry out research relating to medical devices,

(ii) develop medical devices, or

(iii) manufacture or supply medical devices.”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment clarifies the meaning of Clause 14(3)(c).