§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many statutory instruments have been(a) introduced, (b) removed and (c) amended by her Department since 1 January; and what the (i) cost and (ii) saving has been in each case. [64630]
§ Mr. CabornDCMS have introduced 15 Statutory Instruments since 1 January 2002 including one Instrument which was originated in this Department but eventually made by the Privy Council. Endorsed on each is an Explanatory Note, which identifies the legislation revoked or amended by the instrument.
An assessment of the costs and savings attributable to each could only be provided at disproportionate cost.