Moved by
Baroness Young of Old Scone
64: After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
“Replication of EU law: consultation on impact and equivalence
(1) This section applies to regulations (whether or not under this Act) which—
(a) are designed to replicate a provision of EU legislation (with or without modifications), or
(b) amend or replace legislation which was made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 or which was otherwise made for the purpose of giving effect to EU obligations.
(2) Before making the regulations a Minister of the Crown must publish a statement that the Minister is satisfied that a draft has been published in such a manner, and for such a period, as to give persons representing interests affected by the regulations a reasonable opportunity to consider and make representations about—
(a) the environmental, social and other impacts of the regulations, and
(b) equivalence with EU legislation.
(3) The period referred to in subsection (2) must not be less than 3 months, except where the Minister includes a statement that—
(a) the Minister is satisfied that 3 months’ notice could not reasonably be given in the circumstances, and
(b) as much notice was given as the Minister considers reasonably practicable.
(4) This section ceases to have effect on 31st December 2021 unless the Secretary of State by regulation continues it.”