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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 3 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 January 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 13 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Renters' Rights Bill

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 29 November 2024 to Question 15451 on Renters’ Rights Bill, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that Impact Assessments (a) receive clearance from the Regulatory Policy Committee and (b) are published no later than the First Reading of a Bill.

Answer

The Department aims to publish Impact Assessments in a timely manner, in line with the ‘Better Regulation Framework’ guidance, which states that an Impact Assessment ‘should be published alongside relevant legislation when it is laid before Parliament.’

In exceptional circumstances this may not be possible, for example, where the legislation is urgent, further work is needed following concerns expressed by the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) or where the assessment is with RPC for review. In those circumstances, the Department works with the RPC to ensure the Bill Impact Assessment and RPC opinion is published as soon as possible.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21626
Session
2024-26
Related items
Renters' Rights Bill
Friday, 29 November 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Impact assessments
Legislation
Renters' Rights Bill 2024-26
Link
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