§ Bob SpinkTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many regulations originating from the EU have been implemented by his Department over each of the last five years. [120842]
§ Mr. HuttonThe Department of Health has led on the implementation of 11 Directives and in the last five years has been responsible for six Regulations, which have a direct effect in UK law. The Food Standards Agency (FSA), which deals with issues of food safety, has led with the implementation of 13 Directives. It has also been responsible for eight Regulations, which have a direct effect in UK law.
A full list of these Directives and Regulations has been placed in the Library.