Scottish Government

Improving Regulation Annual Report 2003-2004

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Contents

1. Ministerial Foreword by Jim Wallace
2. Background to this report
3. How Improving Regulation is promoted in Scotland
3.1 Mechanisms
Alternative Models
Regulatory Impact Assessments
Research
Other measures
3.2 Engaging Policy Makers with Business Interests
Consultation
Small Business Consultative Group
Improving Regulation in Scotland Website
Links between Agencies and Business
3.3 Reducing Barriers for Business
4. The EU/UK Dimension
5. Enforcement
6. Next Steps
7. Conclusions
Annex A Final RIAs
Annex B Partial RIAs