Lords debates Product Regulation and Metrology Bill
3 October 2024
Members of the House of Lords discussed the primary objectives of the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill at second reading on Tuesday 8 October.
The Product Regulation and Metrology Bill will update existing measures relating to the marketing, quantities and measurements of products sold in the UK in order to better protect consumers, deliver economic growth and ensure fair business practice among online and high street retailers.
Debate on the draft law
During second reading, members discuss the main topics in the bill and draw attention to concerns or specific areas where they believe amendments (changes) are be needed.
Members speaking
Lord Leong (Labour) opened the debate and responded on behalf of the government.
Contributing members included:
- Baroness Crawley (Labour), vice president, Chartered Trading Standards Institute
- Lord Fox (Liberal Democrats), lecturer on business culture, Wroxton College, Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Lord Johnson of Lainston (Conservative), former Minister of State in the Department for Business and Trade.
Catch up
- Watch the debate on Parliament TV.
- Read the Lords Hansard transcript.
Explore background information
Find out more about the bill in the House of Lords Library briefing.
Next steps
Committee stage, the first chance for line by line examination of the bill, is yet to be scheduled.
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