§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many hours per week he and each member of his ministerial team spend on deregulation issues. [19398]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansIt would be difficult to estimate how many hours are spent on deregulation issues. Deregulation is a central objective of this Department and as such it is taken into account in all policy matters which are brought before Ministers. In addition, my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade and I are responsible for managing the Governments deregulation initiative; I am also the Minister responsible for deregulation within the DTI.