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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 December 2017. It was answered by Chris Skidmore (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 December 2017 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Regulation

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department provides guidance that sets out the circumstances under which a Secretary of State can instruct an independent regulator to reconsider a decision it has already taken.

Answer

The Cabinet Office does not publish such guidance. Secretaries of State must act in accordance with the terms set out in the relevant legislation for each individual regulator.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120443
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Ministerial powers Regulation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk