§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade how many Statutory Instruments have been laid before the House under his authority in each of the past five years
§ Mr. DellFollowing is the information:
Total 1974 59 44* 103 1975 89 58* 147 1976 73 46* 119 1977 74 20* 94 1978 28 19* 47 (to date) The figures marked by an asterisk are Statutory Instruments made and laid by the Treasury upon the recommendation of the Secretary of State for Trade