§ Mr. LansleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health 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. [52959]
§ Ms Jowell[holding answer 28 July 1998]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.
Two compliance cost assessments which identified savings were:
Proposal for a Council Directive on the Advertising of Tobacco ProductsThe Medicines for Human Use and Medical Devices (Fees & Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1998.