And, in the past, it has been all too easy for legislators to load costs onto business in order to meet broader social goals. And costs for business means costs for consumers. — John Hutton Copy Share Image
It is also right that we continue to consult with front line workers and the public to ensure that targets are reasonable and achievable,… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
Western Europe GDP per capita - not taking into account the new accession counties - was lower in 2001 relative to that of the… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
But effective regulation at the European Union level can make a massive contribution to achieving our shared goals of improving competitiveness, jobs and growth. — John Hutton Copy Share Image
But we can turn challenges into opportunities if we look outwards to the realities of the global economy and modernise our internal institutions in… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
But we need to show that the EU can modernise itself, can adapt to the needs of its citizens, can take their views into… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
For too long nurses have been undervalued, restricted in what they could do, with too few career opportunities in clinical practice. For far too… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
More than 50% of significant new regulations that impact on business in the UK now emanate from the EU. — John Hutton Copy Share Image
My view is that targets, properly constructed and applied across public services have been fundamental to past successes and will be an essential part… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
We must seek to persuade member states and institutions that better regulation in Europe does not mean cutting health and safety in the workplace,… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
Advances in technology and in our understanding of illness and disease together with an expanded workforce and greater resources will allow us to provide… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
Yet in order to make sure the European social model keeps up with the pace of economic change that is now necessary, the EU… — John Hutton Copy Share Image
