Written question asked by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 1 October 2007.

Mercury: Barometers

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether Parliament will be given an opportunity to vote on the proposed European Union regulation banning the sale of new mercury barometers and thermometers.

Answer: During negotiations, the legislation was subjected to normal parliamentary scrutiny procedures, passing through the Lords Select Committee on the European Union in November 2006 and the European scrutiny committee in another place in October 2006. The proposals were recently accepted by the Environment Council and MEPs in the European Parliament, voting in plenary. The dossier has now been finalised, and the text will shortly appear in the EU Official Journal. There will be no further opportunity for changes.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4955; 694 c134WA
Session: 2006-07
Notes: Answer received between Friday 27 July and Monday 30 July 2007.
Subjects: EU law Parliamentary scrutiny Measuring instruments Weather Mercury Thermometers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk