Written question asked by Catherine Fookes (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Control of Lead at Work Regulations
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impacts of proposed changes to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations on women working in heritage and conservation.
- Answer
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently consulting on proposed changes to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations (CLAW) 2002 to enable the potential impact, including any specific impacts the proposals may have on women, to be fully assessed. HSE have been engaging with the heritage sector about possible changes to CLAW since early 2025 and are continuing to engage with a range of businesses to inform this work, including representatives of the heritage sector, prior to making any final recommendations.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 2582
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Conservation Cultural heritage Women Employment Lead
- Legislation
- Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002
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- 2026-05-27 18:55:15 +0100
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