§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what targets he has for withdrawing regulations within his Department. [15554]
§ Mr. JackI refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by the Under-Secretary of State for Corporate Affairs.
§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will ensure that his ministerial management information system for establishing objectives for his Department, includes deregulation objectives(a) for him and (b) for each of the Ministers within his Department. [15572]
§ Mr. JackOne of the principal aims of the Department is to work to reduce regulatory and administrative burdens on business. Each Minister has to pursue this objective in the policy areas for which they are responsible. My noble Friend the Earl Howe has particular responsibility for promoting deregulation in the Department.