§ 12. Dr. CableTo ask the Minister of State for Cabinet Office what steps are being taken to ensure that assessments of the impact of regulations are consistent between Government Departments. [23454]
§ Mr. LeslieThe Government are determined that regulations should not be introduced unless they are necessary and the benefits justify the costs.
In accordance with this, all regulatory proposals likely to have a significant cost to business, charities and the voluntary sector require a Regulatory Impact Assessment.