Explanatory Notes

Deregulation Act 2015

2015 CHAPTER 20

26 March 2015

Commentary on Sections

Schedule 22: Removal of consultation requirements

Part 1: Measures affecting England only

Environment Act 1995: National Park grant

867.Paragraph 11 removes the requirement in section 72(2) of the Environment Act 1995 for consultation with Natural England over the level and purpose of any proposed grant to a National Park authority in England.

868.Section 72 forms part of the law of England and Wales. The amendment affects England only. It comes into force at the end of the period of 2 months beginning with the day on which the Act is passed.