Clause 10 - Making of codes of practice byministers of the crown
Regulatory Reform Bill
11:00 am
Mr Andrew Lansley (South Cambridgeshire, Conservative)
I beg to move amendment No. 39, in page 8, line 42, after ``Wales'', insert—
`(ba) bodies representative of persons substantially affected by the enforcement activity to which the code of practice relates,'.
The amendment refers to Ministers' consultation on codes of practice for enforcement bodies. A Minister will have to consult representatives of enforcement officers, the National Assembly for Wales, and
``such other persons as he considers appropriate.''
That could include persons affected by the enforcement activity, but does not necessarily do so. When drawing up codes of practice for enforcement, it would be appropriate, in all circumstances, to consult representatives of those substantially affected by enforcement, to ensure that the code of practice met their interests, as well as those of the public or statutory bodies. The amendment would include in the Bill a requirement for Ministers to consult such persons. I hope that the Minister will accept it—that would make the hon. Member for Peterborough very happy.