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Subordinate legislation




These reports are intended to provide you with the facts and factual analysis upon which Ministers have taken the following decisions

This section provides a record of Ministerial decisions on all subordinate legislation being made by the Welsh Assembly Government. Once the subordinate legislation has been made copies can be obtained or downloaded from the Office of Public Sector Information (www.OPSI.gov.uk). For information on primary legislation please see the legislation section of the Assembly Government's website

The making of the Teacher Training Incentive Scheme 2012

28/06/12
The Minister for Education and Skills agreed to make and sign the Teacher Training Incentive Scheme 2012.
 

The making of the School Governance (Transition from an Interim Executive Board)(Wales) Regulations 2012

28/06/12
The Minister for Education and Skills has noted the analysis of the consultation exercise on the School Governance (Transition from an Interim Executive Board)(Wales) Regulations 2012 and agreed for it to be published. The Minister has also agreed to sign the Regulations and the Explanatory Memoran ...
 

The making of the Student Fees (Qualifying Courses and Persons) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations) 2012

28/06/12
The Student Fees (Qualifying Courses and Persons) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations) 2012 and the supporting Explanatory Memorandum (and Regulatory Impact Assessment) have been signed by the Minister for Education and Skills and laid before the National Assembly for Wales.
 

The making of the Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (Commencement No 7) (Wales) Order 2012

21/06/12
The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services has approved and signed the Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (Commencement No. 7) (Wales) Order 2012 to commence a number of provisions in the Children and Young Person’s Act 2008.
 

The relaxation of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999

21/06/12
The Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development has granted a relaxation of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 to amend the safety requirements for unvented hot water primary and secondary storage systems. This follows a request from the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme, o ...
 

The drafting of regulations for fixed penalty notices in relation to regular non-attendance at school

21/06/12
The Minister for Education and Skills has agreed to issue drafting instruction to produce regulations to introduce the power for fixed penalty notices for failing to regularly attend school and to agreed the proposed consultation approach and making the regulations.
 

The making of The Plant Health (Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2012

20/06/12
The Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development has signed The Plant Health (Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2012.
 

The making of The Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf) Designation Order 2012

19/06/12
The Minister for Local Government and Communities has approved and signed the above named Statutory Instrument which will grant Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council the powers to enforce civil parking restrictions in the County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf from 1 August 2012
 

The making of the Cancellation of Student Loans for Living Costs Liability (Wales) Regulations 2012

19/06/12
The Minister for Education and Skills has approved the Cancellation of Student Loans for Living Costs Liability (Wales) Regulations 2012 and the supporting Explanatory Memorandum. The Minister has also agreed to lay the Regulations before the National Assembly for Wales.
 

The laying of the Designation of Features (Appeals) (Wales) Regulations 2012 and associated papers

19/06/12
The Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development agreed the Designation of Features (Appeals) (Wales) regulations 2012 and to them being laid before the National Assembly for Wales by the 15 June 2012.
 

The making of the Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales (Amendment) Regulations 2012

12/06/12
The Minister for Education and Skills has signed the Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales (Amendment) Regulations 2012 so that it may be laid before the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with the negative resolution procedure
 

The making of the NHS Wales Shared Services Directions 2011 Revocation Directions 2012 and the Welsh Ministers and Local Health Boards (Transfer of Property, Rights and Liabilities) (Wales) Order 2012

12/06/12
The Minister for Health &Social Services has signed the Directions and Order
 

Consultation on the draft Statutory Instrument setting out changes in the leasing / licensing arrangements for the temporary severance of rights

12/06/12
The Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes has agreed to a shorter consultation period of 6 weeks.
 

The making of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2012

01/06/12
The Minister for Education and Skills has approved and signed the Order to bring into force sections 4 and 11 of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.
 

The laying of the Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children (Wales) Regulations 2012

30/05/12
The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services has approved the Regulations 2012, signed the Explanatory Memorandum and agreed the Regulations, Explanatory Memorandum and RIA can be laid before the 29/5/12. The Deputy Minister has also confirmed she would be happy to lead the debate on these ...
 

Revocation of the Badger (Control Area) (Wales) Order 2011

29/05/12
The Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development was asked to agree that officials can proceed in taking the necessary steps to revoke the Badger (Control Area) (Wales) Order 2011.
 

Establishing a convention for the enactment of retrospective legislation

29/05/12
The First Minister and the Counsel General have agreed to adopt a convention that proposed provisions in Acts of the Assembly or in subordinate legislation made by Welsh Ministers which have retrospective effect must be approved by the Counsel General.
 

The drafting of an Order to amend the National Assembly for Wales (Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2011

28/05/12
The Minister for Local Government and Communities has agreed for a statutory instrument to be drafted to amend the 2011 Order so that provision is made for returning officers to recover payment for their services and expenses in the event of a by-election to the National Assembly for Wales.
 

The drafting of technical amendments to the Building Regulations 2010

25/05/12
The Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development has agreed that Welsh Government officials will work to draft a Statutory Instrument to make the necessary changes to Schedule 3 of the Building Regulations 2010.
 

The drafting of regulations to consolidate the planning application fees regulations

25/05/12
The Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development agreed that Legal Services be instructed to commence work on consolidating the planning application fees regulations and that a consultation paper be prepared on planning application fees.
 

The making of subordinate legislation relating to the advertising and promotion of tobacco

24/05/12
The Minister for Heath and Social Services has agreed to: the laying of the draft Tobacco Advertising and Promotion (Display of Prices) (Wales) Regulations 2012; and, the signing of the draft Tobacco Advertising and Promotion (Display) (Wales) Regulations and Tobacco Advertising and Promotion (Spec ...
 

The making of the instrument of appointment to the Advisory Panel to the Welsh Language Commissioner and Commencement Order no. 5

21/05/12
The Minister for Education and Skills has signed instruments of appointment for Dr. Ian Rees, Mr Gareth Jones, Mrs Virginia Isaac and Professor Gwynedd Parry so that they may form the Advisory Panel to the Welsh Language Commissioner. The Minister for Education and Skills has also agreed and signed ...
 

The making of the Fire and Rescue Authorities (Improvement Plans) (Wales) Order 2012

21/05/12
The Minister of Local Government and Communities has agreed to sign the Fire and Rescue Authorities (Improvement Plans) (Wales) Order 2012 (the Order), which will come into force on 21 May 2012 and has also agreed to the explanatory memorandum and regulatory impact assessment.
 

The drafting of the Mobile Homes (Written Statement) (Wales) Regulations 2012

15/05/12
The Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage has agreed to the drafting of the Mobile Homes (Written Statement) (Wales) Regulations 2012.
 

The making of the Education (Recognised Bodies) (Wales) Order 2012 and the Education (Listed Bodies) (Wales) Order 2012

14/05/12
The Minister for Education and Skills has signed Orders.
 

The laying of the Recognised Persons (Monetary Penalties) (Determination of Turnover) (Wales) Order 2012

10/05/12
The Minister for Education and Skills has agreed to lay the draft Recognised Persons (Monetary Penalties) (Determination of Turnover)(Wales) Order 2012 and to sign the Explanatory Memorandum and to agree to lay it before the Assembly
 

The making of the Fire Safety (Employees’ Capabilities) (Wales) Regulations 2012

10/05/12
The Minister for Local Government and Communities has agreed and signed the Regulations which will come into force on 12 May 2012 and has also agreed the explanatory memorandum.
 

The making of The Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 (Commencement No 2 and Saving Provisions) Order 2012

10/05/12
The Minister for Local Government and Communities has signed the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 (Commencement No 2 and Saving Provisions) Order 2012
 

The drafting of the Civil Enforcement Of Parking Contraventions (County Borough Of Rhondda Cynon Taff) Designation Order 2012

08/05/12
The Minister for Local Government and Communities has agreed to Legal Services drafting a bilingual Statutory Instrument in respect of the above named Order.
 

The making of the Welsh Language Board (Transfer of Staff, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Order 2012

08/05/12
The Minister for Education and Skills made the Order.
 

The making of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Transfer of Functions, Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2012

08/05/12
The Minister for Education and Skills made the Order.
 

The making of the Food Hygiene (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

08/05/12
The Minister for Health & Social Services has agreed to the making of the Food Hygiene (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
 

The drafting of a SI on microgeneration

04/05/12
The Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development has agreed to the drafting of a Statutory Instrument to introduce new permitted development rights in respect the installation of microgeneration energy equipment at non domestic premises, and to extend agricultural and forestry permitted dev ...
 

The drafting of the Food Additives (Wales) (Amendment) and the Extraction Solvents in Food (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2012

04/05/12
The Minister for Health and Social Services has agreed to the drafting of the above Regulations.
 

The Making Of The Civil Enforcement Of Parking Contraventions (County Of Ceredigion) Designation Order 2012

03/05/12
The Minister for Local Government and Communities has approved and signed the above named Statutory Instrument which will grant Ceredigion County Council the powers to enforce civil parking restrictions in the County of Ceredigion from 4 June 2012
 

Making of the Local Authority Environmental Permitting Fees and Charges Schemes 2012

03/05/12
The Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development has agreed the recommendations at paragraph 3 of the submission. The Minister signed the attached letter which will be issued today.
 

Consultation on amendments to the Education (Induction Arrangements for Teachers) (Wales) Regulations 2005

03/05/12
The Minister for Education and Skills has agreed to consult on proposed amendments to the Education (Induction Arrangements for Teachers) (Wales) Regulations 2005 and to the proposed content of the consultation document.
 

The making of the Commons Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2012

02/05/12
The Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes agreed to the making and signing of the Commons Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2012 and the publication of associated guidance.
 

The making of six Planning Regulations relating to Local Development Orders and online Standard Application Form

02/05/12
The Minister for Environment & Sustainable Development signed the 6 planning regulations and agreed publication of related circulars and guidance.
 

The making of the Assembly Learning Grants and Loans (Higher Education) (Wales) (No.2) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2012

01/05/12
The Minister for Education and Skills has signed the draft Regulations and the supporting Explanatory Memorandum and will be laid before the National Assembly for Wales on 27 April 2012.
 

Drafting of an Order to change the year for local government elections

17/04/12
The Minister for Local Government and Communities has agreed to change the year of the ordinary elections in Wales from May 2016 to May 2017 and for an Order to be drafted to give effect to the decision.
 

The making of firefighters pension scheme orders

13/04/12
The Minister for Local Government and Communities has agreed to sign the orders
 

The making of the Fire and Rescue Service (National Framework) (Wales) Order 2012

13/04/12
The Minister for Local Government and Communities has agreed to sign the Fire and Rescue Service (National Framework) (Wales) Order 2012, the explanatory memorandum and regulatory impact assessment and to the extension of the existing Framework.
 

The making of the Beef and Pig Carcase Classification (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

12/04/12
The Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes has agreed for officials to make the Beef and Pig Carcase Classification (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012.
 

The drafting of the the Houses in Multiple Occupation (Specified Educational Establishments) (Wales) Regulations 2012

12/04/12
The Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage gave permission for instructions to be issued to the Legal Services Department to draft the Houses in Multiple Occupation (Specified Educational Establishments) (Wales) Regulations 2012
 

The making of the Localism Act 2011 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2012

12/04/12
The Minister for Local Government and Communities signed the Localism Act 2011 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2012