§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment when guidelines for demolitions and explosions in the course of demolition were last revised; and what further revisions are under consideration.
§ Mr. OppenheimThe Health and Safety Executive published its guidance on demolition and on the use of explosives in demolition in 1984–85. An information sheet is being prepared to clarify factors to be taken into consideration when determining exclusion zones during demolition by explosives. HSE is also involved with the development of two British standard codes of practice, BS 6187 and BS 5607, which give guidance on best practice.