HC Deb 29 July 1998 vol 317 c310W
Mr. Lansley

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he 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. [52949]

Mr. Chris Smith

[holding answer 28 July 1998]: My Department has not undertaken any compliance cost assessments since 1 May 1997.

Mr. Lansley

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will list the compliance cost assessments published by his Department since 1 May 1997. [52948]

Mr. Chris Smith

[holding answer 28 July 1998]: My Department has not published any compliance cost assessments since 1 May 1997.

Mr. Lansley

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what cumulative net increase in compliance costs has been estimated in compliance cost assessments published by his Department since 1 May 1997. [52950]

Mr. Chris Smith

[holding answer 28 July 1998]: My Department 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.

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