HC Deb 14 May 2002 vol 385 cc630-2W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the cost-effectiveness of the Miscellaneous Food Additives (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2001; and if he will make a statement. [53830]

Ms Blears

Costs associated with regulatory proposals are considered at the policy development stage. A regulatory impact assessment (RIA) is completed for regulatory proposals unless there are no or negligible costs, and sets out the impact, in terms of costs, benefits and risks of the proposed regulation which could affect businesses, charities or the voluntary sector. RIAs are available from the Library.