§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee what assessment was made of worker safety in respect of the return of staff to the Library in the summer recess while asbestos clearing work was being undertaken; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ray PowellThe work to remove asbestos from the Library was carried out by a firm on the approved list for asbestos removal. It was undertaken in accordance with strict guidelines and procedures laid down by the Health and Safety Executive, on the basis of a professional assessment that there would be no danger to staff in the Library.