These proposals would end the current administrative burden of having to submit to Inland Revenue a tax calculation in addition to their return of accounts. I also accept that due to our commitment to make work pay with financial support coming through the pay packet and due to other measures as well, payroll administration has been made more complex and time consuming for hard pressed employers. I know this has been a matter of real concern for members of the British Chambers of Commerce. I am aware of business worries on regulation. I wasn't surprised that Digby, George and Chris raised concern about regulation.
Business is always concerned that there's too much regulation.
I'm concerned about regulation too. At last year's conference a number of delegates, including Anthony Goldstone, told me that their biggest concern was the cost of employment tribunal cases and the number of vexatious cases brought by employees. I agreed to review this issue. Having consulted BCC and others, I came to the view that the situation we had was unacceptable. There are too many weak cases in the system, placing unacceptable burdens on businesses.