Event

Regulation in a changing world: How to meet the needs of the future?

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government discusses the future of regulation in the UK.

Agenda

Welcome

13:45–13:50

Regulation in uncertain times: A keynote speech by Blair McDougall MP, Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation

13:50–14:40

The minister will deliver a keynote speech, and will then be in conversation with Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government.
 

Delivering government policy through regulation

15:00–16:00

An expert panel will explore the purpose of regulation, and particularly its relationship to government policy. How can strategic direction from government, regulatory independence and consistency across sectors be balanced in a period of rapid change?

Caleb Deeks – Director General for Competition, Markets and Regulatory Reform at the Department for Business and Trade

Lord Michael Gove – Editor of The Spectator and former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2017–19)

Dame Clare Moriarty DCB – Chief Executive at Citizens’ Advice

Natalie Prosser – Chief Executive Officer at the Office for Environmental Protection

This session will be chaired by Dr Matthew Gill – Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
 

Creating a regulatory system that attracts investment

16:20–17:20

Panellists will discuss how the design of a regulatory system can best build investor confidence and encourage good long-term outcomes.

Rt Hon George Eustice – former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2020–22)

Mark McAllister – Chair of Ofgem

Stefanie Voelz – Senior Credit Officer at Moody’s

This session will be chaired by Giles Wilkes – Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government.
 

Closing remarks

17:20–17:25

Closing remarks from Dr Matthew Gill – Programme Director at the Institute for Government.