Procedure considered by the Business and Trade Committee (BTC) (House of Commons) Procedures

House of Commons

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The Business and Trade Committee examined all legislative reform orders between April 2023 and September 2026. It considered whether the minister s recommended the appropriate level of scrutiny and could require a higher level. It had 30 days to do this.

There are 2 procedures.

1. Legislative Reform Order

   Legislative Reform Orders (LROs) are a specific type of delegated legislation that the Government can use to remove or reduce burdens that result directly or indirectly from legislation, or to promote principles of better regulation. They are made under terms set out in the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and are subject to scrutiny by a special committee in each House.

2. Legislative reform order: Commons procedure determination