§ Mr. SteenTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what legislation from his Department passed in the last five years contains provision for statutory repeal or review. [2031]
§ Mr. Oppenheim[holding answer 27 November 1995]: The Coal Industry Act 1994 and the Gas Act 1995 contain provisions relating to the expiry of certain powers.
The Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 introduced a new procedure for making deregulation orders to repeal or amend primary legislation where it imposes burdens which could be removed or reduced without removing necessary protection.