Timeline Details 31 December 2020 Instrument created Instrument made (signed into law) Laid before the House of Lords Lords Laid before the House of Commons Commons Objection period begins 12 January 2021 Decision made by the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (SLSC) Lords No concerns raised by the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (SLSC) Lords Completed stages with no date Instrument comes into force as law Scheduled for 12 February 2021 Objection period ends