Legislation
2026-06-07 · Cabinet Office · HL749 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to update the Cabinet Office Guide to making legislation to provide stronger guidance on the commencement of legislation, in particular the need to implement and commence all primary legislation; and wh
Answer
The Cabinet Office Guide to Making Legislation is kept regularly under review, with the last update having been published on 10 September 2025. As highlighted in that version, commencement dates should be specified in the Act where possible and appropriat...