Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 2 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 November 1999. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 November 1999 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will make it his policy to ensure that all Government decisions are subject to a consumer impact assessment. - (Holding answer 9 November 1999).

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make it his policy to ensure that all Government decisions are subject to a consumer impact assessment. [97507] Dr. Howells: [holding answer 9 November 1999]: The current system of regulatory impact assessments already requires an assessment of the benefits of proposals to consumers, as well as the regulatory costs to businesses and enforcement agencies. I see no need for a new and separate consumer impact assessment.

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