Written question asked by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 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, pursuant to her Answer of 3rd November 2004, 426 c274W, on the EU Social Chapter, what method was used for calculating the (a) policy costs and (b) administrative costs to employers of providing rights under the Social Chapter. - It has not proved possible to respond to the hon Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Answer: Mr. Stephen O'Brien: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry pursuant to her answer of 3 November 2004, Official Report, column 274W, on the EU Social Chapter, what method was used for calculating the (a) policy costs and (b) administrative costs to employers of providing rights under the Social Chapter. [198008] Mr. Sutcliffe: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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