§ Mr. SproatTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) 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 9 April;
(2) 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 9 April.
§ Mr. David HuntNo such measures have been introduced by the Welsh Office since the last general election. Regulation and deregulation measures introduced by other Government Departments are usually applicable in both England and Wales.
§ Mr. SproatTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales which Minister in his Department is responsible for the oversight of deregulation of regulatory matters which fall within the responsibility of his Department.
§ Mr. David HuntMy right hon. Friend the Minister of State.