HC Deb 22 April 2004 vol 420 cc643-4W
Mr. Lidington

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether he plans to consult(a) the Association of Fire Consultants, (b) the Passive Fire Protection Confederation and (c) the Active Fire Industry Confederation about European Commission proposals to amend the law on fire safety and construction products. [167223]

Mr. Raynsford

The European Commission has not yet published its proposals for amending the construction products directive. When it does, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister will consult relevant UK industry bodies in the usual way. We will ensure that the organisations referred to by the hon. Member are included in any such consultation.

Mr. Lidington

to ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the Government's policy on European Commission proposals to make the use of a CE mark mandatory for construction products. [167224]

Keith Hill

The European Commission has not yet published any proposals concerning the mandatory or voluntary nature of CE marking. when they do, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister will consult UK industry in the usual way before deciding on the Government's policy on this matter.

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