Deregulation and Regulatory Reform - Sixth Report

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Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 28 February 2002.

CONTENTS

Terms of Reference

REPORT

Introduction

Purpose of the proposed Order

Current situation

The proposed new power

Appropriateness

Consultation

Provision of financial advice by local authorities

Changes made in the light of consultation

Requirement to have regard to guidance from the Secretary of State

Consultation: conclusion

Removal or Reduction of Burdens

Other benefits

Imposition of Burdens/Proportionality

Renewal areas
Burdens in respect of renewal areas: proportionality

General power to give assistance

Burdens in respect of general power to give assistance: proportionality
Published policy

Other burdens

Necessary protection

Provision to allow authorities to place a charge on a property as security for assistance given

Authorship of report informing declaration of a renewal area

Rights and freedoms; fair balance; desirability

Financial Impact

Summary of costs and savings

Resources required for local authorities

Ability of local authorities to exercise discretion

Changes to the discretionary Disabled Facilities Grant regime

Report under Standing Order No. 141

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1

APPENDIX 2

APPENDIX 3

APPENDIX 4

APPENDIX 5

APPENDIX 6

APPENDIX 7

APPENDIX 8

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE RELATING TO THE REPORT

LIST OF REPORTS IN THE CURRENT PARLIAMENT

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Prepared 4 March 2002