§ Mr. Nigel EvansTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will set out the results of the review of guidance on avoiding the over-implementation of EC legislation in UK law. [29976]
§ Mr. FreemanThe Government's policy is to implement EC legislation in a way that fully meets our legal obligations while imposing the least possible burden on business and others affected.
I am today publishing a new "Implementing European Law" checklist, which will assist Ministers and officials in avoiding any over-implementation of EC legislation. Ministers will certify personally that they have applied the checklist.
I am arranging for copies of the checklist to be placed in the House Library.