Asbestos (Hansard, 28 April 1998)

HC Deb 28 April 1998 vol 311 c77W 77W

§ Mr. Cohen
To ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his discussions on the issue of asbestos with the Canadian Prime Minister. [39747]

§ The Prime Minister
In discussions with the Canadian Prime Minister, M Jean Chretien, I have made clear that restrictions on the use of any form of asbestos in the UK are made on the basis of sound scientific evidence.