House of Lords Journal

All statutory instruments laid before the House are accompanied by an Explanatory Memorandum presented by command of Her Majesty, unless otherwise indicated.

Command Paper

The following paper was presented to the House by command of Her Majesty:

Energy—Government response to the Consultation on simplifying the CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment) Energy Efficiency Scheme. () (8486)

Statutory Instruments (Standing Order 70)

The following negative instruments were laid before the House on 7 December:

1 School and Early Years Finance (England) Regulations 2012, laid under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. (2991)

2(1) Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Amendment) Regulations 2012. (3027)(2) Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012. (3032)laid under the European Communities Act 1972.

Public Bodies Order

The following order was laid before the House under section 11 of the Public Bodies Act 2011:

Draft Office of Fair Trading (Transfer of Consumer Advice Scheme Function and Modification of Enforcement Functions) Order 2013.

Affirmative Instruments

The following instruments were laid before the House for approval by resolution:

1 Draft Local Authorities (Public Health Functions and Entry to Premises by Local Healthwatch Representatives) Regulations 2012, laid under the National Health Service Act 2006.

2 Draft Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 2013, laid under the Jobseekers Act 1995.

3 (1) Draft Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker's Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 2013. (2) Draft Social Security (Payments on Account of Benefit) Regulations 2013. laid under the Social Security Act 1998.

4 Draft Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013, laid under the Welfare Reform Act 2007.

5 (1) Draft Universal Credit Regulations 2013. (2) Draft Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2013. laid under the Welfare Reform Act 2012.

6 Draft Green Deal Framework (Disclosure, Acknowledgment, Redress etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, laid under the Energy Act 2011.

Negative Instruments

The following instruments were laid before the House:

1 Charitable Incorporated Organisations (General) Regulations 2012, laid under the Charities Act 2011. (3012)

2 (1) Seed Marketing (Amendment) Regulations 2012. (3035)(2) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2012. (3038)laid under the European Communities Act 1972

3 Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Fees) Order 2012, laid under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. (3050)

4 Police Pensions (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2012, laid under the Police Pensions Act 1976. (3057)

5 Police (Amendment No. 5) Regulations 2012, laid under the Police Act 1996. (3058)

6 Education (Student Support) (European University Institute) Regulations 2010 (Amendment) Regulations 2012, laid under the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998. (3059)

Papers not subject to Parliamentary Proceedings

The following papers were laid before the House:

1 Joint Service Publication 397, The Service Police Codes of Practice, laid under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.

2 Report of the Social Security Advisory Committee, together with a statement from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, on the Draft Universal Credit Regulations 2013, the Benefit Cap (Housing Benefit) Regulations 2012, and the Draft Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker's Allowance and Employment Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) Regulations 2013, laid under the Social Security Administration Act 1992.