§ Malcolm BruceTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will list the occasions when representations have been made to his Department highlighting possible over-implementation of EU legislation, stating in each704W instance (a) the EU directive, (b) the individual or organisation making the representation and (c) the aspect of over-implementation; and if he will make a statement on the Government's response. [177735]
§ Mr. Alexander[holding answer 10 June 2004]: The Cabinet Office maintains a close dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders on the handling of European legislation. The Cabinet Office does not hold records of all the discussions that have taken place, which might have included representations on over-implementation.
Representations on the possible over-implementation of individual EU directives would usually have been made to the Department responsible for consulting on and introducing the implementing legislation.