HC Deb 08 January 2001 vol 360 c462W
Dr. Iddon

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to ensure that compliance with the financial services legislation is not disproportionately burdensome for not-for-profit organisations offering low cost healthcare cash plans; what recent representations he has received on this matter; and if he will make a statement. [143677]

Miss Melanie Johnson

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 requires the Financial Services Authority to follow the principle that regulatory burdens imposed on a person or organisation must be proportionate. We have received some representations on behalf of organisations in this sector.