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It is suggested in paragraph 47(a) and (b) of the delegated powers memorandum that a higher level of scrutiny is appropriate where functions are transferred to a newly-established body because of the cost implications of setting up the new body. There will be cost implications arising from the transfer of functions (and how those functions are configured) whether it is a new or old body that is given the functions.
This was a situation not envisaged or provided for in the 1846 Act and which, the Promoter states, requires an updated mechanism for calculating the share of the Commission's annual costs payable by land owners which benefit, and provision for owners of the new houses to be represented on the Commission.
In particular, it is considered that where a relevant authority has its name changed, the entry under the former name may be removed and the new name added to the list in the appropriate place.
The Forestry Governance Project Board’s work to develop new cross-border arrangements includes the equitable division of that budget between Scotland, Wales and the UK.
Whilst most respondents to the DWP consultation supported a continuing industrial injuries benefits scheme, a number of suggestions for improvement were made, including re-introducing reduced earnings allowance, abolishing the 90 day waiting period, and introducing a new allowance linked to rehabilitation.
She gave two main reasons for this: firstly that the UK body had been statutory but a new UK Government had, nonetheless, made significant changes to it.
It is justified in the memorandum on the basis that it would “enable the fuel poverty schemes to be updated should the statutory framework for the existing schemes change, or new frameworks for support schemes be created”.