HC Deb 16 July 2001 vol 372 c68W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what his policy is on the use of chrysotile asbestos in environmental projects for which his Department is responsible. [2521]

Yvette Cooper

Departmental policy is that chrysotile asbestos must not be used in any new works or projects in accordance with the provisions of the relevant health and safety legislation.