§ Mr. LansleyTo 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. LansleyTo 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. LansleyTo 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.