HC Deb 09 June 1998 vol 313 c517W
Mr. Sanders

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what account he will take of the French ban on the use and import of chrysolite when determining UK policy. [44422]

Angela Eagle

The UK has taken into account the bans in nine EU Member States, including France, when formulating our own policy. Any decision by the UK Government to proceed with further restrictions on the importation, supply and use of chrysolite will be based on robust scientific evidence, thereby fulfilling obligations under World Trade Agreement.

Mr. Sanders

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he has made of the French ban on the use and import of chrysolite. [44424]

Angela Eagle

The UK has considered the bans in nine EU Member States, including France, especially their effectiveness, when formulating our own policy.