Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 December 2004. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 December 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the effect of the coming into force of the European Constitution on the operation of his Department, with reference to (a) changes in legislative competence, (b) the extension of qualified majority voting, (c) the increased legislative role of the European Parliament, (d) the cost of implementation of regulations, (e) the requirements of adherence to the Charter of Fundamental Rights and (f) the quantity of legislation originating in the EU institutions. - Inc ref to 29 November 2004, 428 c10W.

Answer: Mr. Hayes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the effect of the coming into force of the European Constitution on the operation of his Department, with reference to (a) changes in legislative competence, (b) the extension of qualified majority voting, (c) the increased legislative role of the European Parliament, (d) the cost of implementation of regulations, (e) the requirements of adherence to the Charter of Fundamental Rights and (f) the quantity of legislation originating in the EU institutions. [200178] Caroline Flint: I refer the hon. Member to the answer provided by my right hon. Friend the Minister for Europe on Monday 29 November 2004, column 10W.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 200178; 428 c639-40W;428 c640W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: EU law Government departments European Constitution Treaty Home Office Powers Regulation
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk