§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Prime Minister what percentage of total EU directives in force is currently under review under the Simpler Legislation for the Internal Market. [71147]
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§ The Prime MinisterThe Simpler Legislation for the Internal Market programme (SLIM) is aimed, as its name implies, at Single Market legislation. On 31 December 1998, 1193 Single Market Directives had been transposed into the domestic law of all Member States. This figure includes all Single Market Directives adopted and still in force since the beginning of the European Economic Community. Beginning in May 1996, SLIM reviews have covered around 3.25 per cent. of this legislation, in 14 different areas of activity.
The most recent two phases of SLIM have included reviews of electromagnetic compatibility, insurance, social security and company law legislation.