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Proceeding contribution from Lord Lansley (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 9 February 2026. It occurred during Committee proceeding and Debate on bill on English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Moved by

Lord Lansley

180A: Schedule 24, page 263, line 14, leave out “(whenever passed or made)” and insert “passed before, or in the same Session as, this Act”

Member’s explanatory statement

This amendment seeks to limit the Secretary of State's power to amend future Acts of Parliament using secondary legislation, in line with the DPRRC's recommendation. The 'Henry VIII power' could only be used prospectively for Acts passed in this session, rather than any future Act of Parliament. It is connected to three other amendments in the name of Lord Lansley.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
853 c29GC 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Poverty Disclosure of information Disadvantaged Cost effectiveness Advertising Climate change Devolution Council tax Allotments Disability aids Health Inspections Environment protection Greater London Authority Functions Fuel poverty Food Fire and rescue services Local government Ministerial powers Local government finance Business rates Nutrition Local government services Licensing laws Mayor of London Standards Exercise Combined authorities Taxis Reorganisation Mayors Henry VIII clauses
Legislation
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk