Throughout this inquiry, SMEs have highlighted how contradictory and counterproductive advice from different departments creates confusion and undermines policy effectiveness. This lack of a joined-up approach bedevils regulation, where conflicting requirements are expensive to manage and hurt growth. The Government previously rejected the Committee’s recommendation for the Regulatory Innovation Office to act as a clearing house for conflicting regulation. However, it remains clear that busin...

Throughout this inquiry, SMEs have highlighted how contradictory and counterproductive advice from different departments creates confusion and undermines policy effectiveness. This lack of a joined-up approach bedevils regulation, where conflicting requirements are expensive to manage and hurt growth. The Government previously rejected the Committee’s recommendation for the Regulatory Innovation Office to act as a clearing house for conflicting regulation. However, it remains clear that businesses need a single point within Government to report contradictory and overlapping requirements. Without this, SMEs will continue to face unnecessary co Type: conclusion | Number: 64 | Response status: response_pending