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Written question asked by Mark Todd (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 September 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 September 2008. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Monday, 15 September 2008 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Industrial Health and Safety: EU Action

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what consideration he has given to seeking an exemption for professional paint removers should the European Commission's proposals to prohibit the use of methylene chloride be implemented.
Answer

The European Commission's proposal, currently under negotiation, for restricting the marketing and use of methylene chloride-based paint strippers, already contains the possibility for individual member states to authorise the continued use of these products by licensed professional users.Under the proposal, the only requirements for granting licences relate to training in safe use.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
223374; 479 c2093W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Chemicals Health hazards Health and safety EU action Dichloromethane
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk