§ Dr. FoxTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what percentage of statutory instruments introduced by his Department into Parliament in(a) 1998, (b) 1992, (c) 1985 and (d) 1973 had the European Union as their legislative source. [89168]
§ Mr. KilfoyleThe total number of statutory instruments (SIs) registered as General Instruments in 1998, 1992, 1985 and 1973 is listed in the table. I have indicated the number of SIs which were made by my Department and its predecessors to comply with European Community obligations.
Year Number of SIs Number implementing EC obligations 1998 1,565 0 1992 1,692 0 1985 1,204 0 1973 1,260 0