Delegated Legislation – in the House of Commons at 9:59 pm on 21 November 2005.
That the draft Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005, which was laid before this House on 24th October, be approved.—[Mr. Dhanda.]
Question agreed to.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to
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Thousands of pieces of delegated legislation, commonly known as statutory instruments, are passed by Parliament each year.
They enable the government to make minor, technical changes to the law without having to introduce a whole new Act of Parliament.
