§ Mr. Hancockasked the Paymaster General what criteria are used to define reasonably practical levels of airborne asbestos in the guidelines relating to outdoor excavations.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe criteria for occupational exposure are set out in Health and Safety Executive guidance notes EHIO and EH40. I have placed copies of these in the Library.
The lowest reasonably practicable level will vary according to the circumstances of each case.