Written question asked by Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne (Conservative) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Sherlock (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Blood: Lead
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the Health and Safety Executive’s proposals to lower the permitted level of lead in the blood of general employees, what assessment they have made of the impact on those who work in the heritage arts and crafts sector.
- 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 impact of these proposed levels in the working environment to be fully assessed. HSE has also been engaging with the heritage sector about potential changes to CLAW since early 2025 and is continuing to engage with a range of businesses.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL504
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Subjects
- Cultural heritage Blood Employment Health and Safety Executive Lead Crafts
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- 2026-07-02 18:15:01 +0100
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