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Deregulation Act 2015
Summary
The Deregulation Act 2015 removes or simplifies hundreds of government rules and regulations that apply to businesses. Its goal is to make it easier for companies to operate by cutting red tape, though it affects areas like employment, health and safety, and environmental protection.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means believing that removing unnecessary rules helps businesses grow and create jobs. Supporters think fewer regulations make it easier and cheaper for companies to operate, which can benefit consumers through better services and lower prices.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that removing regulations could harm workers, consumers, and the environment. They argue that rules exist to protect people's safety, wages, and rights—and that cutting them might allow companies to cut corners without facing consequences.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading23 Jan 2014
- 2nd reading3 Feb 2014
- Committee stage25 Feb 2014
- Report stage14 May 2014
- 1st reading5 Jun 2014
- 2nd reading5 Jun 2014
- Report stage23 Jun 2014
- 3rd reading23 Jun 2014
Lords
- 1st reading24 Jun 2014
- 2nd reading7 Jul 2014
- Committee stage21 Oct 2014
- Committee stage28 Oct 2014
- Report stage3 Feb 2015
- 3rd reading4 Mar 2015
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