§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what guidance his Department issues to those constructing buildings for which it is responsible on the use of materials containing asbestos. [52302]
§ Mr. Geoffrey RobinsonHer Majesty's Treasury is not currently constructing any buildings. Guidance on the use of asbestos is contained in the "Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987" and the two approved codes of practice: "Control of Asbestos at Work" and "Work with Asbestos Insulation, Asbestos Coating and Asbestos Insulating Board" produced by the Health and Safety Executive.