§ Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will list the occasions when representations have been made to her Department highlighting possible over-implementation of EU legislation, stating in each instance(a) the EU directive, (b) the individual or organisation making the representation and (c) the aspect of over-implementation; and if she will make a statement on the Government's response. [177736]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 10 June 2004]: The information sought cannot be provided as representations received by the Department in relation to possible over-implementation of EU legislation are not held centrally.
However, the Department seeks to ensure that the principles of better regulation are observed when implementing EU legislation.