§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans the Government have(a) to ensure that UK companies comply with the terms of the European framework directive 89/391 and (b) to remove the proviso, as far as is reasonably practicable in respect of risk assessments from the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. [66683]
§ Mr. Jamieson[holding answer 2 July 2002]The Government will continue to take a range of measures to ensure compliance with the framework directive, including guidance on the legislation implementing the directive, and enforcement of the legislation in proportion to risks to people's health and safety.
The term
'so far as is reasonably practicable'is key to the risk control system embodied in UK health and safety legislation. The Government have no plans to remove it.