Regulatory Policy Committee statement on lack of impact assessments for Agriculture and Fisheries Bills.
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Wednesday, 05 February 2020
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on BEIS’ post-implementation review of the Register of people with significant control.
Wednesday, 05 February 2020
The Regulatory Policy Committee provides the government with external, independent scrutiny of the evidence supporting changes in law that affect businesses, charities and community groups.
Monday, 03 February 2020
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on BEIS’ impact assessment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2020.
Friday, 31 January 2020
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on BEIS’ impact assessment of the ECO3: improving consumer protection.
Friday, 24 January 2020
To celebrate the RPC's 10-year anniversary a reception was held at the House of Lords.
Friday, 17 January 2020
This is an illustrative, non-exhaustive summary diagram of existing appraisal and framework guidance.
Friday, 17 January 2020
This note sets out the factors that the RPC will look for in impact assessments where the precautionary principle is cited as a key rationale for intervention.
Friday, 17 January 2020
This is a RPC short guidance note on issues around defining a ‘business’.
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
Minutes of the July 2019 meeting of the Regulatory Policy Committee.
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
Minutes of the September 2019 meeting of the Regulatory Policy Committee.
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
This page provides the RPC's Register of interests and potential conflicts, updated November 2019.
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on DEFRA's final stage impact assessment of the Biodiversity net gain.
Tuesday, 07 January 2020
Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) opinion on DExEU’s impact assessment of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.
Friday, 20 December 2019
Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) opinion on DExEU’s impact assessment of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) opinion on DExEU’s impact assessment of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Guidance to government departments on the RPC's scrutiny process.
Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Guidance to government departments on the RPC's scrutiny process.
Monday, 09 September 2019
This page provides the RPC's Register of interest and potential conflicts updated February 2018.
Monday, 09 September 2019
This page provides the RPC's Register of interest and potential conflicts, updated June 2019.
Monday, 09 September 2019
This page provides the RPC's Register of interest and potential conflicts updated May 2019.
Monday, 09 September 2019
This page provides the RPC's Register of interest and potential conflicts updated September 2019.
Tuesday, 01 May 2018
The new board members offer extensive experience in economics and finance, invaluable to the successful operation of the Committee
Wednesday, 06 December 2017
Secretary of State for Business Greg Clark confirmed today that Anthony Browne has been appointed as the new Chair to the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC).
Wednesday, 02 August 2017
Stakeholders respond to the RPC's latest report
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
RPC’s annual report highlights need for effective scrutiny of wider impacts on society.
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
Now is not the time to be relaxing on quality when significant regulatory change is ahead
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
Now is not the time to be relaxing on quality when significant regulatory change is ahead
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
The year in review – RPC raises concerns over quality and quantity
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
The Chairman of the RPC responds to the findings of the Committee of Public Accounts report on Better Regulation.
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
Independent RPC watchdog reports the full impact of red tape on business
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
Independent RPC watchdog reports the full impact of red tape on business
Monday, 18 July 2016
Major business groups have responded positively to the RPC's Regulatory Overview
Monday, 18 July 2016
Major business groups have responded positively to the RPC's Regulatory Overview
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
RPC reacts to the NAO’s report: The Business Impact Target – cutting the cost of regulation
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
RPC reacts to the NAO’s report: The Business Impact Target – cutting the cost of regulation
Thursday, 10 March 2016
Regulatory Policy Committee publishes list of verified measures, including those expected to count towards the government’s £10 billion deregulation target.
Thursday, 10 March 2016
Regulatory Policy Committee publishes list of verified measures, including those expected to count towards the government’s £10 billion deregulation target.
Thursday, 25 February 2016
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), the Government’s appointed Independent Verification Body who scrutinise the underlying evidence base for regulatory proposals, today publishes its latest consultation stage opinions.
Thursday, 25 February 2016
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), the Government’s appointed Independent Verification Body who scrutinise the underlying evidence base for regulatory proposals, today publishes its latest consultation stage opinions.
Monday, 14 December 2015
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), the Government’s appointed Independent Verification Body, to scrutinise the underlying evidence base for regulatory proposals, today publishes its latest opinions.
Monday, 14 December 2015
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), the Government’s appointed Independent Verification Body, to scrutinise the underlying evidence base for regulatory proposals, today publishes its latest opinions.
Tuesday, 21 July 2015
Business and union leaders welcome statutory role for the Regulatory Policy Committee in government’s plans to cut £10 billion of red tape
Saturday, 13 June 2015
Founding members of the Regulatory Policy Committee honoured for services to regulatory reform in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Saturday, 13 June 2015
Founding members of the Regulatory Policy Committee honoured for services to regulatory reform in Queen’s Birthday Honours
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