Welsh Government lays written statement on consent to exercise delegated powers

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The Welsh Government has laid a written statement under Standing Order 15.2 making Members of the Senedd aware that consent is being given to the Secretary of State to exercise a subordinate legislation-making power in a devolved area in relation to Wales. The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions etc) Regulations 2024, SI 352/2024 (BP(HS)(ATP) Regs 2024) will be made in exercise of powers delegated to the Secretary of State under Article 85 and Article 83A(2) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products. Consent was sought by the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, James Younger. The written statement explains that consent is being given to ensure scientific and technological advances are incorporated into existing legislation, enable the reduction in the necessity of animal testing and preserve the...