§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the statutory instruments issued by his Department in the last 12 months, indicating(a) the purpose of each and (b) the cost of each to (i) public funds, (ii) businesses and (iii) individuals. [106327]
§ Mr. LammyThe number of statutory instruments issued by the Department of Health between 1 April 2002 and 31 March 2003 was 182. These include Orders in Council.
The purpose of each statutory instrument is outlined in its explanatory note. Where a statutory instrument imposes costs to public funds, local businesses and individuals, a regulatory impact assessment is prepared and placed in the Library.