HC Deb 23 November 1995 vol 267 c236W
Mr. Marland

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if the Health and Safety Executive has begun its review of the health and safety laboratory. [2401]

Sir Paul Beresford

Following the efficiency scrutiny of public sector research establishments and the Government response, Cm 2991, a prior options review of the health and safety laboratory is now under way. The review is being led by HSE's chief scientist, Dr. J. McQuaid. It is due to be completed by March 1996.