Moved by
Lord Bethell
131: After Clause 41, insert the following new Clause—
“Reporting requirements
(1) As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each reporting period, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report on the operation of any regulations made by the Secretary of State under sections 1(1), 8(1) and 12(1) that were in force at any time during the reporting period.
(2) In preparing a report, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
(3) A report must include a summary of—
(a) any concerns raised, or proposals for change made, by a person consulted in accordance with subsection (2), and
(b) the Secretary of State’s response to those concerns or proposals, including any plan the Secretary of State may have to make further regulations under section 1(1), 8(1) or 12(1).
(4) The reporting periods are—
(a) the period of 24 months beginning with the day on which the first set of regulations under section 1(1), 8(1) or 12(1) comes into force, and
(b) each successive period of 24 months.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This new Clause imposes reporting requirements on the Secretary of State in relation to the operation of regulations made under Clauses 1(1), 8(1) and 12(1).