Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Regulatory Reform Committee's Books

This is the report of an examination of a proposed Order, which would reform the regulation of wholesale and retail financial markets. The unanimous conclusion of the Committee is that a draft Order in the form of the proposal should be laid before the House.

The proposed Order seeks to give the Forestry Commission new powers in three main areas: to enable joint ventures to provide recreational facilities within publicly owned forests; to exploit research commercially; and in relation to enforcing the restocking of felled trees. The Committee considers that the proposal meets the tests laid down in the Regulatory Reform Act and would be beneficial; and therefore recommends that a draft Order be laid before the House.

Themes and trends in regulatory Reform : Ninth report of session 2008-09, Vol. 2: Oral and written Evidence

The Committee examined SI 2006/484 (ISBN 0110741137).

Getting Results : The Better Regulation Executive and the impact of the Regulatory Reform Agenda , fifth report of session 2007-08, Vol. 2: Oral and written Evidence

Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006 : Fifth report of session 2005-06, report, together with formal minutes and written Evidence

About a proposed Order to amend legislation, the Deer Act 1991, making it easier for individuals to take action to control deer population in England and Wales. It would also introduce various new provisions to that Act regarding deer welfare.

Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Agricultural Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2006 : Sixth report of session 2005-06, report, together with formal minutes and written Evidence

Special Report : Sessions 2003-04 and 2004-05, the work of the Committee, 18th report of session 2004-05, report with Evidence

The Legislative and Regulatory Reform Bill (HCB 111, session 2005-06; ISBN 0215706676) contains provisions to increase the scope of regulatory reform powers to give Ministers a wide and general power to amend, repeal and replace primary and secondary legislation, including that recently approved, as well as to change the common law by Order. This document sets out the Government's response to the Committee's report (HCP 878, session 2005-06, ISBN 0215027361) which highlighted concerns that the proposed safeguards in the Bill are unlikely to provide a sufficient counterbalance to the increased Ministerial powers.

About a proposed Order published

The draft Legislative Reform (Lloyd's) Order 2008 (ISBN 9780110834504) proposes a number of reforms in the governance of Lloyd's together with changes in certain restrictions on the operation of the Lloyd's insurance market. The Committee's assessment of the Order is based entirely on the merits of the proposed six governance reforms and two market-related reforms contained therein. These are specific to Lloyd's and have no direct connection with present conditions in financial markets. The Committee has considered the relevant tests in the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and carefully reviewed the consultation documents and submissions relating to the proposal. On balance, it believes that the proposed reforms will be beneficial and that the proposed replacement regulatory safeguards are adequate. The governance reforms are consistent with moves toward better governance and are balanced with appropriate safeguards. The Committee recommends that the draft Order be approved.

In this report the Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) calls for a 'People's Ombudsman' and says the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), which investigates complaints against the NHS and other government departments and agencies, is outdated. Citizens should have direct and more user-friendly access to the Ombudsman. None of the Ombudsmen created since the PHSO's operations were established in legislation 47 years ago have adopted the same restricted model as the Parliamentary Ombudsman. As a priority, the restriction on citizens' direct and open access to PHSO, known as the MP filter, must be abolished (as is already the case in respect of NHS complaints). PHSO must be able to receive complaints other than in writing: such as in person, by telephone or online, just as is expected of any normal complaints system. PHSO should have powers to investigate areas of concern without having first to receive a complaint from a service user. Parliament should strengthen the accountability of PHSO. PASC, along with other Departmental Select Committees, should make greater use of the intelligence gathered by the PHSO to hold Government to account. A consultation should be held on the creation of a single public services ombudsman for England. At the same time, there must be a distinctive ombudsman service for UK non-devolved matters.

An earlier report on this draft instrument published as HCP 969, session 2014-15 (ISBN 9780215081292)

Book's by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Regulatory Reform Committee

Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) Order 2007

Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) Order 2007

Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006

Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Forestry) Order 2006

Themes and trends in regulatory reform

Themes and trends in regulatory reform

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Subordinate Provisions Order 2006

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Subordinate Provisions Order 2006

Getting Results

Getting Results

Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006

Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Registered Designs) Order 2006

Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Deer) (England and Wales) Order 2007

Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Deer) (England and Wales) Order 2007

Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Agricultural Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2006

Proposal for the Regulatory Reform (Agricultural Tenancies) (England and Wales) Order 2006

Special Report

Special Report

Government Response to the Committee's First Special Report of Session 2005-06

Government Response to the Committee's First Special Report of Session 2005-06

Draft Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008

Draft Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008

Draft Legislative Reform (Lloyd's) Order 2008

Draft Legislative Reform (Lloyd's) Order 2008

Time for a People's Ombudsman Service - HC 655

Time for a People's Ombudsman Service - HC 655

HC 1092 - Draft Legislative Reform (Community Governance Reviews) Order 2015: Second Stage

HC 1092 - Draft Legislative Reform (Community Governance Reviews) Order 2015: Second Stage

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