§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what new systems he has put in place to ensure that European directives are not gold plated in domestic regulations. [10073]
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 22 January 1996]The Treasury's policy continues to be not to gold plate EC directives by the addition of unnecessary burdens when implementing them in the UK. We keep existing legislation under review in the light of this policy. Official guidance on gold plating is currently being reviewed in consultation with other Government Departments.
§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will place in the Library copies of the guidance notes, office notes and other relevant documents which relate to his efforts in(a) removing gold plating from existing domestic regulation and (b) ensuring new European directives are not gold plated. [10061]
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 22 January 1996]Official guidance on gold plating is currently being reviewed in consultation with other Government Departments.