House resolves against committee decision Procedures
A step of type Business step.
The Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee examines all legislative reform orders. It considers whether the draft legislative reform order should be approved. If the committee is not satisfied that the Order meets the tests set out in the 2006 Act then the order cannot proceed. The Government or a member can table a motion to disagree with the committee's decision. If the House resolves against the committee decision then proceedings can continue on the order.
There are 2 procedures.
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Legislative Reform Order
Legislative Reform Orders (LROs) are a specific type of delegated legislation that the Government can use to remove or reduce burdens that result directly or indirectly from legislation, or to promote principles of better regulation. They are made under terms set out in the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and are subject to scrutiny by a special committee in each House.
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Legislative reform order: Lords committee consideration