Parliament approves LBRO's move towards transition
7 February 2012
Plans to increase transparency, accountability and cost savings by reconfiguring LBRO (Local Better Regulation Office) as a new streamlined body within the Business, Innovation and Skills Department, have been given parliamentary approval.
Legislation has been passed by the Welsh Assembly and UK Parliament, paving the way for the creation of BRDO (Better Regulation Delivery Office), with the same expert staff seamlessly continuing the operation of primary authority and other better regulation activities.
The Board of LBRO has welcomed this important step towards transition into Government, which will be complete by March 31. LBRO Chairman Clive Grace said: "The smooth passage of the necessary order through both the Westminster and Welsh legislatures reflects the general consensus that this is the right course for continuing the vital work of LBRO.
"The Board welcomes BRDO's clear delivery focus. Its work with businesses and regulators to simplify and improve the implementation of regulations will complement the Better Regulation Executive's focus on how Whitehall generates and designs regulation. The aim is to strengthen the overall package of regulatory reform by bringing these two elements together within government."
Feedback from consultation on LBRO, and on the Primary Authority scheme, shows that stakeholders value the organisation's work. They value the expertise of its staff and the way in which LBRO have represented their views whilst driving improvements in regulatory delivery.
BRDO will build on the foundations of LBRO; retaining much of the current staff expertise; and continuing many of the current functions, its network of expert panels and stakeholder groups. BRDO will directly support Ministers in Westminster and Wales in their work to deliver better regulation.