andMr. Bruton asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy the up-to-date position in relation to the recommendations of the National Prices Commission as to how the paperwork requirements imposed on business by State agencies could be reduced and streamlined.

I would refer the Deputies to the January, 1977, report of the National Prices Commission in which the comments of both the private and public sectors on the findings of the study on the information requirements of State agencies were published. It will be noted that there are conflicting views on the merits of the recommendations. It is a matter for the Government Departments concerned to determine whether or not the commission's recommendations can be implemented. In the case of the Companies Registration Office, which is part of my Department, the recommendations are being implemented as far as possible.

Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that the National Prices Commission and their consultants estimated that if the recommendations contained therein were implemented a saving of approximately £2.5 million could be made by Irish business and, if she accepts that, would she agree to use her good offices with other Departments that have responsibility in the area to ensure that so far as possible these recommendations are implemented?

I shall do that.

Are any of the recommendations being implemented?

Other Government Departments are involved outside the Department of Industry and Commerce. In the case of the Companies' Registration Office, which comes within the Minister's Department, the recommendations are being implemented as far as possible.