§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many copies have been published of the draft approved code of practice, "Part 4 Dose Limitation—Restriction of Exposure: Additional Guidance on Regulation 6 of the Ionising Radiation Regulations," produced by the Health and Safety Commission; to whom this document has been distributed; by what date any comments should be sent to the Health and Safety Commission; and what response his Department is planning to make to the consultative document.
§ Mr. NichollsA total of 7,000 copies were printed of the consultative document, published on 5 February 1990, containing the draft approved code of practice on restriction of exposure to ionising radiations. Copies were distributed to international organisations, professional bodies, government departments, employers' associations, representatives of workers, and local authorities. Copies were also placed in the Libraries of both Houses. Comments should be sent to the Health and Safety Commission by 30 April 1990.
My right hon. and learned Friend will await the advice of the Health and Safety Commission in the light of comments received on the consultative document.