§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the impact of increased regulatory and welfare costs on the profitability of United Kingdom businesses since May 1997. [159238]
§ Ms HewittAssessment of the impact of all regulations affecting business introduced since May 1997 is available from the Libraries of the House. For the period from May 1997 to August 1998, compliance cost assessments contain this information. From August 1998, Regulatory Impact Assessments have been completed in respect of each regulation or legislation likely to have an impact on business.