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Overview

This Deregulation Bill aims to reduce unnecessary regulations. Amendments focus on delaying the implementation of certain regulations until at least April 1st, 2017, and mandating a government report detailing its plans for implementing any new regulations under Section 60.

Description

The bill primarily concerns amendments to Clause 60. The key changes are:

• Delay of Implementation: Amendments 38A and 38B ensure that any new regulations made under Section 60(1)(a) or (b) cannot take effect before April 1st, 2017.
• Government Report Requirement: Amendment 38A requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Parliament within three months of completing a review. This report must state whether they intend to use the power to create new regulations under Section 60(1)(a) or (b) and, if so, outline the proposed steps and timeline.

Government Spending

The bill itself does not directly allocate or specify any government spending. However, the potential implementation of new regulations under Section 60 could lead to increased or decreased spending depending on the nature of those regulations. The cost of the review and reporting process is not explicitly detailed.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Businesses: The delay and potential for new regulations under Section 60 will impact businesses. The exact impact will depend on the content of any future regulations.
• Government Departments: The requirement for a report will necessitate work by relevant government departments.
• Parliament: Parliament will need to review the report submitted by the Secretary of State.