Ordered, That the Church of England Marriage Measure, which was laid before this House on 30th April, be referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee.— [ Mr. Alan Campbell .]
That the draft Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 3rd March, be approved.
That the draft Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, which were laid before this House on 3rd March, be approved.— [ Mr. Alan Campbell . ] Question agreed to.
Lords Message considered.
It is a great pleasure to present to the House a petition on behalf of my constituents in Nash Mills parish, as well as the constituents of St. Albans, into where Lower Road bridge runs from my...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn. —[Mr. Watts.]
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.
