§ 22. Mr. Patrick ThompsonTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on his Department's seven private sector task forces for cutting the burden of red tape on industry.
§ Mr. Neil HamiltonThe seven private sector task forces are now at work. More than 50 business men and women have committed themselves to giving half a day a week to identifying priority areas for the repeal or reform of regulations and making recommendations on how to ensure a continuing business voice in Government decision-making. The task forces are taking evidence from interested bodies and will be reporting regularly to Ministers during their six months period of operation.