§ Bob SpinkTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make it his policy to include a sunset clause in all new legislation promoted by his department unless a specific case can be made to exclude a sunset clause. [120755]
§ Mr. BoatengIt would be inappropriate to include a sunset clause in all legislation. The need to legislate repeatedly on the same subject matter would increase uncertainty for those who are affected by the legislation. The use of sunset clauses is therefore best assessed on a case-by-case basis.