HC Deb 19 October 1971 vol 823 c109W
Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will take steps to make it mandatory to install dust extraction equipment on portable abrasive wheels in foundries.

Mr. Dudley Smith

This would require some modifications of the Chief Inspector's exemption given under the Grinding of Metals (Miscellaneous Industries) Regulations. Since these regulations apply to other industries as well as to foundries, a number of interested organisations will have to be consulted. We shall, however, examine the hon. Member's suggestion.