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Written question asked by Imran Hussain (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 May 2023. It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Friday, 19 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, whether the Government plans to retain the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Answer

An amendment was tabled on 10 May 2023 to replace the current sunset clause in the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill with a schedule of all the retained EU laws (REUL) that government departments intend to revoke by the end of 2023. The schedule includes REUL identified for revocation by the Health and Safety Executive and any remaining REUL will be retained including the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. This is subject to the amendment being passed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
184405
Session
2022-23
Subjects
EU law
Legislation
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Link
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