§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what guidance his Department issues to those constructing buildings for which it is responsible on the use of materials containing asbestos. [52292]
§ Mr. Chris SmithFor any significant construction of buildings, the Department employs professional project managers, and, where applicable, planning supervisors. They would be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994. If the project did not require notification under those regulations, they would be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Control of Asbestos at Work (Amendment) Regulations 1992, plus others where specialist work is required.