§ Mr. Skeetasked the Paymaster General whether he proposes to seek to amend the Mines and Quarries Act 1954.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyYes. The Health and Safety Commission is reviewing the Mines and Quarries Act 1954 and associated legislation. It is intended to replace them with a series of new regulations and supporting codes of practice. The commission has so far issued consultative documents on three subjects. It will be putting forward proposals in due course.