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Written question asked by Richard Baker (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 June 2025. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Welding: Carcinogens

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will estimate the number of workers exposed (a) directly and (b) indirectly to welding fume since it was categorised as carcinogenic 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
57044
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Carcinogens Welding
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk