We do not see a clear need for the creation of a new committee or a new independent body to carry out this work. It would seem a more efficient use of Parliamentary resources to use the structures that are already available in both Houses. Although the scrutiny task will be substantial, it will be an extended one as new regulations are drafted, rather than a short-term surge of activity. There is already expertise in select committees in the Commons and the Lords, and both have the power to a...

We do not see a clear need for the creation of a new committee or a new independent body to carry out this work. It would seem a more efficient use of Parliamentary resources to use the structures that are already available in both Houses. Although the scrutiny task will be substantial, it will be an extended one as new regulations are drafted, rather than a short-term surge of activity. There is already expertise in select committees in the Commons and the Lords, and both have the power to appoint specialist advisers and commission research. Type: conclusion | Number: 15 | Paragraph: 86 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: Finally, while I note the Committee’s conclusion that they do not see a clear need for the creation of a new committee or a new independent body, I would also like to reiterate that it is rightly a matter for Parliament to consider the appropriate structure for its scrutiny.