HC Deb 27 November 1992 vol 214 c910W
Mr. Sproat

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the main measures of deregulation, or simplification of regulation, which his Department has carried out, or caused to be carried out, since the last general election.

Mr. Lang

Since the last general election, deregulation measures have been implemented under the following:

  • "The Building (Self-Certification of Structural Design) (Scotland) Regulations 1992"
  • "The Control of Pollution (Licensing of Waste Disposal) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 1992"

Mr. Sproat

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the main measures increasing regulation in any area for which his Department has responsibility, which his Department has caused to be put into effect since the last general election.

Mr. Lang

Since the last general election, the following measures have been introduced:

  • "Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 1992".
  • "The Salmon (Definition of Methods of Net Fishing and Construction of Nets) (Scotland) Regulations 1992".
  • "Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing for Cockles) (Scotland) Order 1992".
  • "The Road Works (Qualifications of Supervisors and Operatives) (Scotland) Regulations 1992".

Mr. Sproat

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland which Minister in his Department is responsible for the oversight of deregulation of regulatory matters which fall within the responsibility of his Department.

Mr. Stewart

I have responsibility for the oversight of deregulation of those regulatory matters, falling within the responsibility of the Scottish Office, which impact on businesses.

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