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Last updated: 06 May 2009
Some policy areas and Committees have specific requirements which apply to setting up a meeting. Some examples are listed below however the relevant Committee secretaries will be able to advise you further.
The Panel for Regulatory Accountability (ED(PRA)) is the Committee responsible for regulatory issues. It is chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
ED(PRA) clearance should be sought for any policy which imposes a regulatory burden of more than £20m p/a or which disproportionately impacts a particular sector.
Legislation Committee (L) is the Committee which examines legislative proposals. It has different requirements in terms of meetings and papers. More guidance should be sought from chapter 8 of the Guide to Legislative Procedures.
Expenditure Committee meetings (such as PSX or PSX(P)) tend to follow a question and answer format with the members of the panel taking it in turns to ask the invited Ministers to answer questions on expenditure issues. Committee secretaries work closely with Treasury colleagues to compile the papers and briefing for such Committees.