Introductory text

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 1 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006^f1 (“the Act”).

He considers that the conditions referred to in section 3(2) of the Act are, where relevant, satisfied in relation to each provision made in the Order.

He has consulted in accordance with section 13(1) of the Act.

He has laid a draft of the Order and an explanatory document before Parliament in accordance with section 14(1) of the Act.

Pursuant to section 15 of the Act, the super-affirmative resolution procedure (within the meaning of Part 1 of the Act) applies in relation to the making of the Order.

The period of 60 days referred to in section 18(2) of the Act has expired.

In accordance with section 18(2) of the Act he has had regard to any representations, resolution and recommendations made during that period and in particular to the Second Report of Session 2008-09 of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (published on 22 January 2009) and the Second Report of Session 2008-09 of the House of Commons Regulatory Reform Committee (published on 29 January 2009).

In accordance with section 18(7) of the Act he has laid a revised draft Order before Parliament together with a statement.