Delegated Legislation

Bill Presented – in the House of Commons at 7:26 pm on 25 March 2015.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of Lindsay Hoyle Lindsay Hoyle Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means, Chair, Panel of Chairs, Chairman of Ways and Means, Chair, Panel of Chairs 7:26, 25 March 2015

With the leave of the House, we shall take motions 5 to 10 together.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Order, 24 March and Standing Order No. 118(6)),

Delegated Legislation

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.