§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress is being made by the joint working party set-up in conjunction with the Association of Metropolitan Authorities about the removal of asbestos; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungThe joint central and local Government working on asbestos in buildings met for the first time on 28 June 1984 and agreed a programme of work. The working party will consider the technical problems of dealing with asbestos materials, including removal.