§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee if the Committee will ensure(a) that the House uses appropriate risk management techniques when undertaking work in buildings where asbestos could be present, (b) that asbestos materials are removed and disposed of safely and (c) asbestos-free materials are used for new work and for replacing existing asbestos materials. [131926]
§ Sir Sydney Chapman[holding answer 26 July 2000]: I am pleased to advise the hon. Member that the Parliamentary Works Directorate operates in these ways already.