HC Deb 07 March 1978 vol 945 c565W
Mr. John Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will publish in the Official Report the names, addresses and industrial, commercial and medical connections and qualifications of the EEC Advisory Committee of the Asbestos International Association.

Mr. John Grant

The Asbestos International Association is not a Government-sponsored body, its EEC Advisory Committee has no official Community status and I am therefore unable to provide the information requested. I am, however, advised that the Committee consists of nominees from the asbestos industry in each of the member States. It is based at Boulevard Faile Jacquain 162, B.T.E. 37N, 1000 Brussels. Its chairman is Mr. Thiele of Denmark and its secretary is Mr. Van Herle of Belgium. The United Kingdom representative is Mr. Wilfred Penny, who is also Director General of the Asbestos Information Centre Limited, London.