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The Fertilisers and Ammonium Nitrate Material (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

This instrument amends legislation relating to fertilisers, addressing failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (“UK”) from the European Union (“EU”). They also in part amend domestic legislation that is out of date.

Statutory instrument

The Fertilisers and Ammonium Nitrate Material (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Explanatory memorandum

EM_The Fertilisers and Ammonium Nitrate Material (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sifting committees’ recommendation

The Lords sifting committee agreed with the government that this statutory instrument does not have to have a debate in parliament, though one may still occur. However, the Commons sifting committee disagreed with the government and recommended that this statutory instrument needs to be debated in parliament.