HC Deb 14 June 2004 vol 422 c720W
Malcolm Bruce

To 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.

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