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Written question asked by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2007.


Barometers: EU Regulations

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will enter into a dialogue with British barometer makers before proceeding with the proposed ban on making new mercury barometers.
Answer

The Government initiated dialogue with UK barometer makers before and after the European Commission adopted its proposal for restrictions on the marketing of certain measuring devices containing mercury on 23 February 2006. I also discussed the EC’s proposals with the noble Lords, Lord Glenarthur and Lord Boston, and industry experts at a meeting on 19 June.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4368; 693 c79WA
Session
2006-07
Related items
Mercury: Barometers
Tuesday, 17 July 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
EU action Measuring instruments Weather Regulation Temperature Mercury
Link
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