§ Mr. HawksleyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade when will the personal protective equipment directive be enacted; how long the transitional period will be; and what products will be covered.
§ Mr. Sainsbury[holding answer 22 May 1992]: The draft regulations to transpose the requirements of the personal protective equipment directive into national law will be issued for public consultation soon with a view to their enactment shortly thereafter. The directive contains details of the transitional arrangements but the European Commission is considering possible changes. Until precise details are known, the regulations are being drafted to reflect the current situation under article 5.3 of the directive. The directive contains guidance on the products covered.