§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Prime Minister what action he is taking to ensure that each Government Department lists in its annual report(a) what action it has taken in the past 12 months and (b) what it plans to do in the next 12 months to reduce the regulatory burdens on businesses. [15614]
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government have agreed as part of their response to the deregulation task force's 1995 annual report, published in September 1995, that all governmental Departments will provide this information in their annual reports. It is for each Secretary of State to ensure that this happens.
§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his written answer of 14 February,Official Report, column 592, from what sources of information he assesses the record of Government against their targets for repealing or amending regulations. [16185]
§ The Prime MinisterI receive regular reports from the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on progress under the deregulation initiative. These incorporate information from individual Departments on their progress in repealing and amending regulations.