Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 May 2001. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 May 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to regulate the piercing of bodyparts other than ears; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Miss McIntosh: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to regulate the piercing of body parts other than ears; and if he will make a statement. [160666] Yvette Cooper: Local authorities in London already have powers to regulate cosmetic body piercing businesses. We believe that there should be primary legislation introduced to give local authorities outside London powers to regulate the hygiene and cleanliness of cosmetic body piercing businesses, when parliamentary time allows.

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