Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 December 2004. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 December 2004 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, 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 c10-1W.

Answer: Mr. Hayes: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills 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. [200169] Mr. Charles Clarke: I refer the hon. Member to the reply given on 29 November 2004, Official Report, columns 10-11W, by my hon. Friend the Minister for State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 200169; 428 c434W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: EU law Government departments European Constitution Treaty Powers Regulation Department for Education and Skills
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