§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what targets he has for withdrawing regulations within his Department. [15556]
§ Mr. Ancram[holding reply 27 March 1995]: At present there are some 30 regulations unique to Northern Ireland which impact on business. Five of these have been targeted for repeal or amendment and legislative action is in progress.
Other Northern Ireland regulations which replicate Great Britain provisions, and also impact on business, are reviewed and action taken in the light of decisions taken in Great Britain.