Written question asked by Lord Wei (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2026 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary Scrutiny

Question: To ask The Leader of the House what mechanisms there are, if any, to ensure that Parliament is formally notified when legislation proceeds under the urgent measures process before independent regulatory scrutiny, including by the Regulatory Policy Committee, has concluded.

Answer: Parliament is not formally notified when legislation proceeds under the urgent measures process. However, paragraphs 6.12 and 6.13 in the Better Regulation Framework outlines the process for urgent measures. Under this process, “it is still expected that the required analysis of impacts is presented to Parliament alongside the legislation or, where that is not possible, as soon as practical thereafter”. In regards to scrutiny by the Regulatory Policy Committee this should also be published to accompany the final Impact Assessment.

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