Proceeding contribution from Lord Watson of Invergowrie (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 23 April 2026. It occurred during Debate on select committee report on Procedure and Privileges Committee.

Procedure and Privileges Committee

My Lords, I speak as the chair of the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee, and I want to put on the record that I very much approve of the suggested additional day on Tuesdays specifically for delegated legislation. It is important that delegated legislation is given the stature that it deserves, and I think this will be a popular addition to the abilities of Members of your Lordships’ House to discuss delegated legislation. I note that it is only for a trial period initially, but I feel sure that it will be adopted on a permanent basis at the end of that period, which I would very much welcome.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 855 c768
Session: 2024-26
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: House of Lords chamber Access House of Lords Disqualification Hereditary peers Parliamentary scrutiny Times of sittings Standing orders Treaties Debates on delegated legislation Time limits on speeches Select Committee reports Government bills Time limits House of Lords Grand Committee International Agreements Committee
Legislation: House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026
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Procedure and Privileges Committee

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