§ Mr. HawksleyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade whether it is intended that under the personal protective equipment directive industrial gloves can be sold during the transitional period without being tested against the national standard.
§ Mr. Sainsbury[holding answer 22 May 1992]: The European Commission is considering a possible extension to the transition period as currently provided under article 5.3 of the personal protective equipment directive, 89/686/EEC. Until the precise details of any amendment are known, the arrangements during the transition period remain as set out in that directive.