Part of Delegated Legislation – in the House of Commons at 5:48 pm on 21 February 2008.
Michael Lord
Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means)
5:48,
21 February 2008
I have noted the hon. Gentleman's concern, but these rules are laid down by the House and cannot be altered at this time. However, his remarks are on the record, as I am sure he would want them to be.
Delegated legislation is law made by ministers under powers deriving from Acts of Parliament.
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.
