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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Monday, 26 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 February 2024 (named day). It was answered by Paul Maynard (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Welding: Carcinogens

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information his Department holds on the number of people that have been exposed (a) directly and (b) indirectly to welding fume since the categorisation of welding fume as a human carcinogen by the Health and Safety Executive in 2019.

Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) does not collect data on the numbers of people directly or indirectly exposed to welding fume.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15684
Session
2023-24
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Carcinogens Welding
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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