§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office when the Regulatory Panel last met; and if she will make a statement on the nature of their discussions and the decisions taken. [107007]
§ Mr. StringerThe Panel for Regulatory Accountability met for the first time on 15 December 1999 to discuss its role and future work programme. The members of the Panel agreed to
Take a strategic overview of the Government's regulatory plans; Ensure any necessary improvements in the regulatory system and to the performance of individual departments; andTake account of the particular impacts of regulation on small businesses.
§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will list the terms of reference for the Regulatory Panel. [107006]
§ Mr. StringerThe Panel for Regulatory Accountability has been established at the heart of Government with the remit to modernise the regulatory system, simplify existing regulation and ease regulatory pressures on business and the public sector.