Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 1996. It was answered by Robin Squire (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 November 1996 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: If she will list the rules and regulations she proposes to repeal or amend by means of a reference to the Deregulation Committee before the end of 1996. - (Holding answer 11 November 1996).

Answer: Mr. Steen: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if she will list the rules and regulations she proposes to repeal or amend by means of a reference to the Deregulation Committee before the end of 1996; and if she will make a statement. [3442] Mr. Robin Squire: [holding answer 11 November 1996]: The Department has laid today a deregulation order relating to the distribution of school action plans. The effect of the order is to reduce unnecessary burdens on schools by allowing them to send parents a summary of the school action plan, instead of the full text. This order will be considered by the Deregulation Committee in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3442; 285 c141-2W
Session: 1996-97
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Deregulation initiative Government departments Department for Education and Employment Deregulation Committee Statutory instruments