§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his estimate of the number of EEC regulations now applicable in areas of British life for which his Department has responsibility.
§ Mr. VarleyIt is difficult to give an exact answer because the subject matter of some regulations affects the responsibilities of more than one Department. I can, however, say that those so far adopted which fall mainly in my field of responsibility are very few—about 10 only.