Written question asked by Oliver Heald (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 2003. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 March 2003 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will list the (a) expert advisers and (b) scientists consulted by (i) his Department and (ii) the Health and Safety Executive in connection with the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002; and if he will list the qualifications and experience in relation to asbestos of each such adviser and scientist. - Inc fact that RIA is in Library.

Answer: Mr. Heald: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will list the (a) expert advisers and (b) scientists consulted by (i) his Department and (ii) the Health and Safety Executive in connection with the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002; and if he will list the qualifications and experience in relation to asbestos of each such adviser and scientist. [98659] Mr. Nicholas Brown: The general policy underlying the new duty to manage asbestos was informed by considerable research evidence. Annexe I of the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) sets out a list of all the other external and HSE research reviewed in 2001 on the levels of exposure to asbestos that could be caused by maintenance work. The RIA is available in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 98659; 401 c336W;401 c334-5W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Asbestos Health hazards Health and safety Qualifications Research Scientists
Legislation: Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk