31/08/10
Along with all other government departments, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has published its draft Structural Reform Plan (SRP) for comment.
In his foreword, the Secretary of State refers to the need to create "a stable platform for long-term, private sector-led economic growth".
Of particular interest to the water industry are: proposals for ending tick-box regulation (substituting risk-based or co-regulation or seeking alternatives); ending 'gold-plating' of EU rules; reviewing competition law and authorities; and reviewing takeover protocol.
The SRP is short on specifics, however, and many sectors, including water, will be eager to hear more about how the proposals will be followed up.
Draft Structural Reform Plan
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Contact: Richard Venters
