HC Deb 27 March 1995 vol 257 cc420-1W
Mr. Steen

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what targets he has for withdrawing regulations within his Department. [15548]

Mr. Redwood

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given today by the Under-Secretary of State for Corporate Affairs.

Mr. Steen

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales 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. [15577]

Mr. Redwood

One of the most important objectives which I have set for my Department is the encouragement of the growth, efficiency and competitiveness of Welsh industry and agriculture. The removal of unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens, together with improved practice in enforcement and future legislation, is central to the achievement of this objective, which is naturally supported by my Welsh Office ministerial colleagues. Most regulations are United Kingdom or England and Wales regulations where the Welsh Office is not the lead department.