Better Regulation

The House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee has opened an inquiry into the role of sector deals in the Government’s Industrial Strategy and the impact they will have on the UK’s weak productivity

The Welsh Assembly Cross-Party Group on Small Shops and the Association of Convenience Stores has launched an inquiry on how to support entrepreneurs trading in Wales

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has launched a green paper on how to provide targeted support to business sectors to stimulate economic growth and business investment. The Strategy is underpinned by 10 pillars for growth, including; developing skills; upgrading infrastructure; and creating the right institutions to bring together sectors and places.

This consultation includes a draft statutory instrument containing the details needed to effect the changes to simplify and extend Primary Authority partnerships as outlined in the Enterprise Act 2016. It also outlines proposals to replace the ‘categories’ system which determines the scope of partnerships and underpins the current administration of Primary Authority.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has opened a consultation on measures to strengthen corporate governance.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has launched a consultation on how the Small Business Commissioner will handle complaints

This includes proposals on the following areas:

• small businesses that should be in scope of the commissioner’s services
• criteria for making complaints to the commissioner
• how the commissioner will consider, determine and make recommendations for complaints
• publishing reports and recommendations on complaints

The Cabinet Office, the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills are carrying out a joint Cutting Red Tape review of Local Authority regulation. 

They looked to identify and remove unnecessary regulatory burdens that are currently placed on business by local authorities.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has opened a consultation on the scope of the business impact target, growth duty and Small Business Appeals Champion and on the related guidance.

They are seeking views on the scope of the business impact target, growth duty and Small Business Appeals Champion and on the related guidance.

Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) invited submissions from consumer groups, enforcers, retailers, trade associations, and other interested parties regarding the development of the new Pricing Practices Guide.

The original consultation can be viewed here: http://www.tradingstandards.uk/policy/ppgreview.cfm

This inquiry explores whether the Productivity Plan addresses the main causes of low productivity in the UK and whether it is likely to achieve its desired results.

The Productivity Plan covers a wide range of areas, including the tax regime for businesses, skills, science and innovation, digital infrastructure, investment and trade.