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Constitutional Law

Part of Delegated Legislation – in the House of Commons at 7:00 pm on 21 January 2026.

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That the draft Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (Carer’s Assistance) (Consequential Modifications) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 8 December 2025, be approved.—(Gregor Poynton.)

Question agreed to.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (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.