David Walker gives his verdict on the latest big statement from the parties. The extra burden the Tories complain about includes implementing a minimum wage, observing the new regulations on maximum working time, part time work, unfair dismissal, trade union rights and the Human Rights Act.
British business is notoriously prone to moan.
The government set up a deregulation task force under Chris Haskins and has exempted small businesses from having to deal with stakeholder pensions or recognise trade unions.