Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (b), (d) and (g) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

These Regulations make amendments to legislation relating to the Common Agricultural Policy in relation to the United Kingdom. In particular, these Regulations amend legislation supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.