§ Mr. Terry Davisasked the Secretary of State for Employment what additional studies were undertaken in connection with the preparation of the Health and Safety Executive's report on formaldehyde published as toxicity review 2; whether any sections of this review or appendices were prepared by his Department or by other Departments; whether all such sections or appendices have been published as part of the review; and whether he will place copies of any additional documents in the Library.
§ Mr. WaddingtonThe Health and Safety Executive's toxicity review on formaldehyde was an appraisal of existing data relating to this substance and did not, therefore, entail any additional studies. The work on the review was carried out entirely by HSE staff, although the Department of Health and Social Security was consulted when the final draft was being considered. All sections and appendices of the review have been published and there are therefore no additional documents to be placed in the House of Commons Library.