HC Deb 28 July 1998 vol 317 c129W
Mr. Lansley

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what cumulative net increase in compliance costs has been estimated in compliance cost assessments published by her Department since 1 May 1997. [52953]

Mr. Foulkes

The Department for International Development has not published any compliance cost assessments since 1 May 1997. There is presently no requirement on Departments to carry out compliance cost assessments where legislative proposals are expected to be cost neutral or resulting in a saving to business.

Mr. Lansley

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will list the compliance cost assessments published by her Department since 1 May 1997. [52951]

Mr. Foulkes

The Department for International Development has not undertaken any compliance cost assessments since 1 May 1997.

Mr. Lansley

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will list those compliance cost assessments since 1 May 1997 in which there is a net reduction in compliance costs resulting from a legislative proposal. [52952]

Mr. Foulkes

The Department for International Development has not undertaken any compliance cost assessments since 1 May 1997 in which there is a net reduction in compliance costs resulting from a legislative proposal.

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