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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Lucy Powell (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.


Legislative Drafting: Parliamentary Scrutiny

Question

To ask the Leader of the House, what guidance she has issued on when there should be pre-legislative scrutiny of Bills that have constitutional implications.

Answer

Chapter 21 of the Guide to Making Legislation sets out the broad principles and process by which a bill is considered for publication in draft for pre-legislative scrutiny. Decisions in relation to whether a bill is published in draft are taken on a case by case basis in the broader context of the overall legislative programme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57399
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Legislative drafting Parliamentary scrutiny
Link
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