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Dear Crisis Forum I came across the Deregulation Draft Bill while stressing over the Red Tape Campaign, conflicts of interest at ACRE http://www.defra.gov.uk/acre/about/members-interests/, GM insects and such like. Here are the details of the Draft Deregulation Bill. http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/joint-select/draft-deregulation-bill/news/have-your-say-on-the-draft-deregulation-bill/Questions Details of deadline here: http://www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/2013/08/31-07-13-call-for-evidence-on-draft-deregulation-bill-launched/ "CALL FOR EVIDENCE ON DRAFT DEREGULATION BILL LAUNCHED The Joint Committee on the draft Deregulation Bill has launched a call for written evidence. The Joint Committee on the draft Deregulation Bill, chaired by Lord Rooker, was appointed by both Houses of Parliament on 17 July 2013 to conduct pre-legislative scrutiny into the draft Deregulation Bill and the policies underpinning it. The Joint Committee comprises six MPs and six Peers. It will take written and oral evidence and make recommendations in a report to both Houses. The Joint Committee is required to make its report by 16 December 2013. The Joint Committee invites interested organisations and individuals to submit written evidence as part of the inquiry. The draft Deregulation Bill and the Call for Evidence are available by clicking here. The deadline for written submissions is 16th September 2013. The form for submitting written evidence is available by clicking here." Surely you cannot legislate to have the duty to promote economic growth??? "The Committee is inviting evidence on the Bill, which is intended to reduce the burden of regulation on business, civil society and individuals. Questions on which the Committee seeks evidence include: The draft Bill covers a broad range of legislation. Could the same results have been achieved using existing secondary legislation?Are the changes in the draft Bill evidence-based and have any associated risks been properly taken into account?Does the draft Bill achieve its objectives effectively and fairly?To what extent does the draft Bill benefit consumers as well as businesses?Are safeguards regarding the use of the "no longer of practical use" power adequate and appropriate?Are there other changes to deregulatory powers, procedures and parliamentary oversight which should be included in the draft Bill and if so, why?Will the duty to have regard to promoting economic growth compromise the independence of regulators?" Please would anyone who is concerned message me or make a comment to the Government within the next few days. What is this about? Please also see page 38 of the Draft Deregulation Bill. What is this about? Page 38: 44 Repeal of duty to prepare sustainable community strategy (1) In the Local Government Act 2000, omit section 4 (which requires local authorities in England to prepare sustainable community strategies). Clues Maybe some clues here in the following articles, one dated March 2012? http://conservativehome.blogs.com/platform/2013/07/ken-clarke-oliver-letwin.html "This is the beginning of a fundamental change in the culture of government. We think Reagan would have approved." March 2012 - Please see comment from Miles King Grasslands Trust and the comment underneath it. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/blog/2012/mar/20/red-tape-challenge-environmental-regulations comments now closed Will the 'red tape challenge' really be good for the environment? The government says it will make environmental regulations 'simpler' and save businesses £1bn, but can the environment still be protected? Leo Hickman, with your help, investigates. Post your views below, email [log in to unmask] or tweet @LeoHickman Email to the Guardian anyone.....................? Thank you. T. Burrington