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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Merron (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 9 February 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Sunbeds (Regulation) Bill [Money].


Sunbeds (Regulation) Bill [Money]

I would like to make some progress. As I made clear on Second Reading, I believe that the Bill provides the first legislative opportunity to tackle an urgent problem. It is supported by evidence from a range of sources, including findings of the World Health Organisation, the Committee on the Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment, and surveys carried out by Cancer Research UK on behalf of the Department of Health. The evidence supports the view that informs this Bill: that sunbeds are a health risk, that use of sunbeds by under-18s is growing, that there is a clear link between sunbed use and skin cancer, and that voluntary regulation by industry has not been enough to protect young people. The Bill addresses those problems directly, which is why the Government fully support it. The provision of funding for local enforcement is necessary if the aims of the Bill are to be achieved. That is why I commend the resolution to the House.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
505 c881 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Health Health hazards Young people Sunbeds
Legislation
Sunbeds (Regulation) Bill 2009-10
Link
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