HC Deb 13 April 1999 vol 329 c54W
36. Mr. Risley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has made to the European Commission regarding the ban imposed by the Danish Government on the importation, sale and production of lead products. [78851]

Mr. Meale

Representations have been made by the Department of Trade and Industry to the European Commission on this issue via the normal procedures. The UK supports reducing exposure to lead. However, we believe that the proposed restriction by Denmark does not meet the requirements of European Union legislation.