HC Deb 15 February 1990 vol 167 c385W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the new code of practice introduced on 5 February covering radiation exposure limits on the workforce.

Mr. Nicholls

No new code of practice was introduced on 5 February 1990 to cover radiation exposure limits of the workforce. The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) published on that date a consultative document inviting comment on proposals for additional guidance on radiation protection. The proposals represent interim action recommended by the HSC to take account of revised estimates of risk from radiation. A copy of the consultative document has been placed in the Library of the House.