Statutory Instruments
2024 No. 585
REGULATORY REFORM
The Deregulation Act 2015 (Growth Duty Guidance) Order 2024
Made
30th April 2024
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 110(8) of the Deregulation Act 2015( 1 ).
The Secretary of State has—
prepared draft guidance in accordance with section 110(4) of the Deregulation Act 2015;
consulted the following persons about the draft guidance in accordance with section 110(5) of the Deregulation Act 2015:
persons who appeared to be representative of persons who have a duty under section 108 of the Deregulation Act 2015;
such other persons as the Secretary of State considered appropriate;
laid the draft guidance before Parliament, in accordance with section 110(6) of the Deregulation Act 2015.
The draft guidance has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament and has been issued by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 110(7) of the Deregulation Act 2015.
Citation and extent
1. —(1) This Order may be cited as the Deregulation Act 2015 (Growth Duty Guidance) Order 2024.
(2) This Order extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Revocation of guidance under the Deregulation Act 2015 (Growth Duty Guidance) Order 2017
2. The guidance brought into force under the Deregulation Act 2015 (Growth Duty Guidance) Order 2017( 2 ) is revoked on the 21st day after the day on which this Order is made.
Guidance
3. The guidance entitled “Growth Duty: Statutory Guidance Refresh” and laid in draft before Parliament on 6 March 2024 comes into force on the 21st day after the day on which this Order is made.
Johnson of Lainston
Minister of State
Department for Business and Trade
30th April 2024