HC Deb 24 October 1989 vol 158 cc425-6W
Mr. Bermingham

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what steps are being taken to monitor and enforce the operation of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Nicholls

The Health and Safety Executive and local authorities will enforce the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and monitor the implementation through their normal inspection arrangements. There will be an evaluation of the impact of the regulations in 1991.