Written question asked by James Paice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 July 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 22 July 2004 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what regulatory impact assessment she has obtained for her review of charges for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species licences and permits.

Answer: Mr. Paice: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what Regulatory Impact Assessment she has obtained for her review of charges for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species licences and permits. [184713] Mr. Morley: The Department issued a consultation on CITES charges on 1 April 2004. At this stage, a partial Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) has been completed and was issued with the consultation documents to stakeholders. A partial RIA follows on from an initial RIA carried out at the first stages of policy development, it is informed by discussion, data gathering and informal consultations and in liaison with the Small Business Service.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 184713; 424 c401-2W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Fees and charges Licensing Nature conservation Impact assessments
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