§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what guidance his Department issues to those constructing buildings for which it is responsible on the use of materials containing asbestos. [52303]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesThe construction industry no longer uses asbestos because safe alternatives are available.
When asbestos has to be removed from a building, the dismantling, removal from site and ensuring the building is free of all asbestos dust, is strictly controlled by Health and Safety Executive regulations.