HL Deb 18 November 2004 vol 666 c216WA
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Why, in view of the cost to businesses from increased taxation, no regulatory impact assessment was prepared in respect of the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government, etc.) (Modification) (Amendment) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1682). [HL4977]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

This order imposes no additional cost on business. Inclusion of an employing body on the order is at the request of that body (subject to meeting eligibility conditions). Therefore a regulatory impact assessment is not required.

Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Why no regulatory impact assessment was prepared in respect of the Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/2043) given the provision made by paragraph 5. [HL4990]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

No regulatory impact assessment was prepared in respect of the Gas (Third Party Access) Regulations 2004 because it was judged that they would have no significant cost implications or impact on business.