HC Deb 05 August 1976 vol 916 cc954-5W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list those radioactive materials which are being used by homeworkers in domestic premises.

Mr. John Grant

I am informed by the Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that no radio-active materials within the definitions given by the Ionising Radiation (Sealed Sources) Regulations 1969 or by the Ionising Radiation (Unsealed Radioactive Substances) Regulations 1968 and with an activity exceeding that specified in Regulation 3 of these Regulations—the application of the Regulations—is at present known to be used by homeworkers in domestic premises.

Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he expects publication of the consultative document relating to homeworkers entitled "Work in Domestic Premises".

Mr. John Grant

I am informed by the Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that it is expected that the Consultative Document will be published on 31st August 1976.