As indicated above, "Statutory guidance" means it's binding and has to be followed - this is stronger than guidance circulars to local authorities on new legislation, which they can interpret at their discretion.   But yes, we need to make sure they get the statutory requirements right in the primary legislation.

I've seen the draft guidance circular on the DCMS website (104 pages) and they haven't got round to drafting the guidance on Schedule 1 (regulated entertainment) yet.

Kitty