§ Mr. SproatTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will list the main measures of deregulation, or simplification of regulation, which his Department has carried out, or caused to be carried out, since 9 April.
§ Mr. KeyThe Department of National Heritage took over responsibility for a small number of regulations when it was formed after the last general election. Although the Department's responsibilities in this area are not extensive, officials are reviewing the modest scope for deregulation and simplification of regulation in consultation with the deregulation unit of the Department of Trade and Industry.
§ Mr. SproatTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage which Minister in his Department is responsible for the oversight of deregulation of regulatory matters which fall within the responsibility of his Department.
§ Mr. KeyI am the Minister responsible for the oversight of deregulation of regulatory matters which fall within the responsibility of the Department of National Heritage.
§ Mr. SproatTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will list the main measures increasing regulation in any area for which his Department has responsibility, which his Department has caused to be put into effect since 9 April.