HC Deb 13 May 1996 vol 277 cc372-3W
25. Mr. Hain

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment his Department has made of the impact of European regulations and directives. [27690]

Mr. Freeman

Revised guidance requiring Departments to produce a compliance cost assessment for each EC legislative proposal was published in January. These assessments are a vital tool for helping to minimise any costs to business arising from new legislation.

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