§ Mr. CummingsTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will bring forward legislation to enable the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 to be applied to mining in deep mines; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. JacksonThe Health and Safety Commission has made no proposals to my right hon. and learned Friend concerning the application of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 underground in mines. However, the Health and Safety Executive is currently reviewing mining legislation. In the course of the review it will consider whether it is now appropriate to apply these regulations below ground.