HL Deb 27 October 2004 vol 665 cc1334-5

(1) Where the registrar refuses an application under section (Application by individual) or (Application on behalf of group) the applicant or applicants may appeal to the Tribunal.

(2) Where the registrar grants an application under section (Application by individual) or (Application on behalf of group) a prescribed animal welfare body may appeal to the Tribunal."

The noble Lord said: Amendment No. 26 concerns appeals to tribunals. It establishes the rights of appeal to the tribunal for unsuccessful applicants and the prescribed animal welfare bodies from decisions of the registrar on applications for individual or group registration. I beg to move.

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton

For the sake of clarity later, it would be helpful if the Committee could be made aware whether the noble Lord, Lord Mancroft, is speaking also to the other amendments in the original group that were not spoken to at the time. Amendment No. 26 was grouped with Amendments Nos. 27, 28, 39, 43, 82, 83, 84 and 85. It would be better if they could be taken en bloc, otherwise I fear the Committee could get into difficulties.

Lord Mancroft

That is most helpful. Amendments Nos. 16, 26, 27, 28, 39 and 43 are grouped with Amendments Nos. 82, 83, 84 and 85, but probably should not be. I shall be happy to deal with Amendments Nos. 16, 26, 27, 28, 39 and 43 together.

Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton

There was a slight difficulty earlier, so let me make the situation absolutely plain. Does the noble Lord mean that there will be a new group, beginning with Amendment No. 82, when we get to that part of the Marshalled List?

Lord Mancroft

That would be best.

On Question, amendment agreed to.

Lord Mancroft moved Amendment Nos. 27 to 40:

After Clause 5, insert the following new clause—