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, 26 February 2003. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 February 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 make a statement on the Health and Safety Executive's review of the science relating to the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002; and who is in charge of the review.

Answer: Mr. Heald: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on the Health and Safety Executive's review of the science relating to the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002; and who is in charge of the review. [98678] Mr. Nicholas Brown: The Government have agreed to a review to ensure that dutyholders are adequately preparing for the new duty to manage asbestos in non- domestic premises, included in the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002, by the end of this year. The review will also take account of any new scientific information and, is being undertaken by Health and Safety Executive officials.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 98678; 400 c605W;400 c597W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Asbestos Health hazards Health and safety Reviews Statutory instruments
Legislation: Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk