HC Deb 30 July 1998 vol 317 c412W
Mr. Lansley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer 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. [52962]

Ms Hewitt

[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 result in a saving to business.

Mr. Lansley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the compliance cost assessments published by her Department since 1 May 1997. [52961]

Ms Hewitt

[holding answer 28 July 1998]: Details of compliance cost assessments published by the Chancellor's departments are contained in the 6 monthly command paper of compliance costs assessments.

Between 1 May 1997 and 30 June 1998 twelve compliance costs assessments covering the period have been published:

  • The Building Societies Act 1997 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1997;
  • The Financial Services Act 1986 (Extension of Scope of Act) Order 1997;
  • The Gaming Duty Regulations 1997.
  • The Industrial and Provident Societies (Credit Unions) (Amendment of Fees) Regulations 1998
  • The Friendly Societies (General Charge and Fees) Regulations 1998.
  • The Building Societies (General Charge and Fees) Regulations 1998.
  • The Industrial and Provident Societies (Amendment of Fees) Regulations 1998.
  • The Bank of England Act 1998.

Arising out of the Finance (No. 2) Bill 1998:

  • The Modernisation of the Transfer Pricing Legislation
  • The Controlled Foreign Companies Legislation and Self Assessments
  • A Modern System for Corporation Tax Payments
  • The Capital Gains Tax Reform.