§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what guidance he plans to issue to Government Departments to ensure that fiches d'impact are properly prepared by the Commission in relation to proposals that result in significant burdens on business. [13642]
The Deputy Prime MinisterThe Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster published on 25 January guidance for Government Departments on the preparation of compliance cost assessments for new domestic and EC regulatory proposals. Guidance on the preparation of fiches d'impact by the Commission is contained in this document.