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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.


Mercury: Barometers and Thermometers

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they plan to prevent the import of mercury thermometers and barometers.
Answer

The new directive to restrict the marketing of certain measuring devices containing mercury will not prevent the import of mercury thermometers and barometers. However, such instruments could not be sold to the public if it meant they were being placed on the market in the EU for the first time. These restrictions will not apply to antique instruments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4365; 693 c111-2WA
Session
2006-07
Related items
Mercury: Barometers
Wednesday, 11 July 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
EU law Imports Measuring instruments Weather Temperature Mercury
Link
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