Glossary
This section explains key parliamentary and government terms.
Delegated Legislation
Law made under powers granted by an Act, rather than made directly through a new Act itself.
Delegated Legislation Committee
A Commons committee that debates certain statutory instruments and other delegated legislation.
Delegated Power
A power given by Parliament allowing ministers or another body to make detailed legal rules or take related action later.
Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee
Abbreviation: DPRRC
A House of Lords committee that examines whether bills give ministers inappropriate delegated powers.
Delegated Powers Memorandum
A document explaining why a bill gives ministers or others powers to make delegated legislation.
Division
A formal vote in Parliament where members are counted for each side.
Draft Bill
A proposed bill published in draft form before being formally introduced in Parliament.
Draft Statutory Instrument
A proposed statutory instrument laid before Parliament before it is formally made.