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1994-95

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What evidence she has evaluated on the migration of mercury from amalgam fillings to human organs; and if she will comment on the impact of increased levels of mercury fillings on recorded levels of mercury in human tissue.

Asked by
David Hinchliffe (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 June 1995
Reference
261 c305-6W
House
House of Commons

What level of specific funding is available for research into toxicity levels of mercury in humans from potential sources with particular reference to (a) mercury in the food chain, (b) mercury in dental amalgam and (c) environmental mercury. - Inc figures.

Asked by
David Hinchliffe (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 June 1995
Reference
261 c306W
House
House of Commons

What percentage changes in atmospheric and waterborne inputs taken together of mercury and cadmium to the North Sea he expects will be achieved by the United Kingdom between 1985 and 1995. - It is anticipated that the UK will achieve reductions between 1985 and 1995 in a range of 59...

Asked by
Joan Ruddock (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
8 June 1995
Reference
261 c295W
House
House of Commons

What guidance is issued to dentists in the handling and use of mercury amalgam; and if this guidance has changed since 1979. - Inc ref to COSSH guidance note EH 17 in Library.

Asked by
David Hinchliffe (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
6 June 1995
Reference
261 c32W
House
House of Commons

Statement on what progress has been made on the Government's response to the recommendations from the review on the current rules on sewage sludge use in agriculture. - Includes fact that advisory limits on metals to be altered.

Asked by
David Sumberg (Conservative)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 May 1995
Reference
260 c389-90W
House
House of Commons

What is his policy on other EU states exporting hazardous waste to the United Kingdom, with particular reference to mercury; what representations he has made in the last three years to other member states that they should treat such waste in their countries; and what measures he proposes to encourage...

Asked by
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 March 1995
Reference
257 c734-5W;257 c732-3W
House
House of Commons

What notification is required to be given to local authorities of the arrival of a consignment of waste mercury for treatment and disposal; what notification is required prior to arrival and what are the current licensing requirements for transportation of waste mercury in the United Kingdom. - (Holding answer 20...

Asked by
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
21 February 1995
Reference
255 c144W;255 c143-4W
House
House of Commons

What tonnage of waste mercury has been imported into the United Kingdom for treatment and disposal since 1979; what proportion has been treated and disposed of in Thurrock. - Including table for imports into UK between 1991 and 1994. Minister will write with further information. - (Holding answer 20 February...

Asked by
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
21 February 1995
Reference
255 c144-5W
House
House of Commons

What are the current licensing requirements for the treatment and disposal of waste mercury.

Asked by
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
20 February 1995
Reference
255 c94W;255 c93-4W
House
House of Commons

What notice is required by the Health and Safety Executive of the arrival, transportation, treatment and disposal of a consignment of waste mercury.

Asked by
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Employment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
20 February 1995
Reference
255 c7W;255 c6-7W
House
House of Commons

What steps the Health and Safety Executive is required to take when notification of the arrival of a consignment of waste mercury has been received.

Asked by
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Employment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
20 February 1995
Reference
255 c6-7W;255 c6W
House
House of Commons

If he will list the landfill sites where waste mercury has been disposed of in each of the last five years. - Includes fact that this information is not held centrally.

Asked by
Andrew Mackinlay (Labour)
Answering body
Department of the Environment
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
20 February 1995
Reference
255 c94W;255 c93W
House
House of Commons

What research her Department has conducted or commissioned concerning the effects of amalgam fillings on the human body; what have been the results or conclusions of such research; and what plans she has to commission or conduct such research in the future.

Asked by
Kevin Barron (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
29 November 1994
Reference
250 c587W
House
House of Commons