Regulatory Reform - Fifth 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 20 January 2003.

PROPOSAL FOR THE REGULATORY REFORM

  (HOUSING MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS) ORDER 2003

CONTENTS

Terms of Reference

REPORT

Report under Standing Order No. 141

Introduction

Part I: The proposal

Background

The policy context

The current legislation

Purpose of the proposal

Aspect (a): ability to sub-delegate

Requirement for Secretary of State's approval

Approval not required for changes not affecting tenants

Summary of requirements for Secretary of State's approval

Tenant consultation

Dealing with matters of urgency: moratorium provisions

Aspect (b): replacement of the phrase "as agent"

Further points in connection with the proposals

Tenants

Need for urgency

Adequacy of the explanatory statement

Part II: Assessment of the proposal against the Standing Order criteria

Inappropriate use of delegated legislation

Adequate consultation

Points raised in consultation not satisfactorily responded to

Changes made as a result of the consultation

Removal or reduction of burdens

Creation of new burdens and re-enactment of existing burdens

Re-enacted burdens

New burdens

Necessary protection

Approval of management agreements

Wider application of the changes to be made by the proposed order

Conclusion

Proposal to replace phrase "as agent"

Drafting of these provisions

Guidance for PFI housing projects

Fair balance

Desirability

Rights and freedoms

Costs and benefits

Financial costs and savings

Other benefits

Conclusion

Appendices

Proceedings of the Committee relating to the report

List of witnesses

Minutes of Evidence (HC 259)

List of Committee reports

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Prepared 24 January 2003