§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what regulations his Department proposes to repeal by the end of 1996; if he proposes to conduct a compliance cost assessment on each regulation repealed; and what is the estimated cost of undertaking a compliance cost assessment to determine the advantages and disadvantages of such a repeal. [3446]
§ Mr. HealdThe Department currently proposes to amend the following regulations which impact on business by the end of 1996;100W
The Statutory Sick Pay (General) Regulations (No. 13) 1982 No. 894.It is anticipated that the changes will come into effect on 6 April 1997.
Since the effect will be to reduce rather than increase compliance costs, a compliance cost assessment is not required. Departments do, however seek to estimate approximate savings where ever possible. The cost of undertaking a CCA varies from case to case but is generally modest. Because part of the cost falls on the business consulted, a full CCA would be inappropriate for measures designed to reduce business burdens.
We plan to repeal a number of other regulations which have no effect on business.