Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 November 1996. It was answered by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 November 1996 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: If he will list the rules and regulations he proposes to repeal or amend by means of a reference to the Deregulation Committee before the end of 1996. - (Holding answer 12 November 1996).

Answer: Mr. Steen: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the rules and regulations he proposes to repeal or amend by means of a reference to the Deregulation Committee before the end of 1996; and if he will make a statement. [3779] Mr. Ancram: [holding answer 12 November 1996]: My right hon. and learned Friend will not be submitting any rules or regulations to the Deregulation Committee. In its deliberation of the 1994 Deregulation and Contracting Out Bill, Parliament decided that the general order-making power which enables Ministers to amend primary legislation, by sub-ordinate order, for deregulatory purposes, would not extend to Northern Ireland. Any deregulatory measures introduced in Great Britain by means of reference to the Deregulation Committee will, where appropriate, be replicated in Northern Ireland by the Order in Council procedure.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3779; 285 c259W
Session: 1996-97
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Deregulation initiative Government departments Deregulation Committee Northern Ireland Office Statutory instruments