Overview

The Enterprise Bill makes several amendments to existing UK legislation, primarily focusing on devolved powers in Wales, the establishment of the Institute for Apprenticeships, and changes to regulations concerning Sunday trading and pub rent.

Description

This bill significantly alters the distribution of regulatory powers between the UK and Welsh governments. It amends the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, clarifying the Welsh Ministers' authority over regulatory functions within Wales. The changes involve substituting "Welsh ministerial" with "devolved Welsh" in various sections, and specifying that functions relate "in relation to Wales" rather than simply "in Wales".

Institute for Apprenticeships

A new Institute for Apprenticeships is established, defining its functions and responsibilities concerning apprenticeship standards and assessment plans. The bill includes transitional provisions to manage the transfer of existing standards and plans from the Secretary of State to the new Institute.

Information Sharing

The bill introduces provisions for increased information sharing between HMRC and the Secretary of State (in England) and devolved authorities (in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) regarding apprenticeships.

Sunday Working

The bill introduces a new schedule that amends employment legislation regarding Sunday working for shop workers, providing workers with the right to opt-out or object to additional Sunday hours.

Pub Rent

Amendments are made to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, clarifying the "market rent only option" for pubs and requiring reports on avoidance of pub code regulations.

Exit Payments

The bill clarifies the rules around public sector exit payments, particularly in Wales, allowing the Welsh Ministers greater control over exit payments to specified Welsh office-holders.

Government Spending

The bill's impact on government spending is not directly specified in the provided text. However, the establishment of the Institute for Apprenticeships and its operational costs will likely result in increased public spending. Likewise, changes relating to exit payments may have an effect, though the financial implications are not detailed.

Groups Affected

• Welsh Government: Gains greater control over regulatory functions and exit payments.
• Businesses in Wales: Subject to new regulatory frameworks under the Welsh Government.
• Apprentices and Employers: Affected by the establishment of the Institute for Apprenticeships and changes to apprenticeship standards.
• HMRC and Devolved Authorities: New responsibilities for information sharing on apprenticeships.
• Shop Workers: New rights regarding Sunday working hours.
• Tied Pub Tenants: Potentially affected by changes to pub rent regulations and new reporting requirements.
• Welsh Office Holders: Exit payment regulations will affect those leaving specified roles.

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