§ Mr. FallonTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if the rules relating to the deposit of compliance cost assessments in the Library prior to the publication of Bills in force in Session 1996–97 continue to apply; and if he will list those Bills for which compliance cost assessments have not been duly deposited in the current session. [4747]
§ Dr. David ClarkWe intend to develop a more succinct, open and relevant system for assessing the costs and benefits of new legislative proposals. In the meantime, the existing rules for publishing a compliance cost assessment alongside bills presented to Parliament 371W continue to apply. The responsibility for the preparation of individual compliance cost assessments rests with the relevant Minister.