§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what recent discussions he has had with industry regarding the physical agents (vibration) directive. [25559]
§ Dr. WhiteheadSince the summer the Health and Safety Executive has had discussions on the European Parliament second reading amendments to the proposed physical agents (vibration) directive with a number of industry organisations and employers including the Confederation of British Industry, the National Farmers Union, the Road Haulage Association, the Construction Products Association, the Quarry Products Association, the Construction Equipment Association, the British Cement Association, the Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders, the Engineering Employers Federation and RMC Group plc.