This is all very important. There has been some merriment about the pint, but in the novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four” by George Orwell, the hero goes into a pub, and somebody there laments the fact that the despotic regime has just abolished the pint and forced people to drink litres. The...

This is all very important. There has been some merriment about the pint, but in the novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four” by George Orwell, the hero goes into a pub, and somebody there laments the fact that the despotic regime has just abolished the pint and forced people to drink litres. The...

I rise to support my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Mr. Chope) and his new clause 1, which seems to be an excellent way of protecting the public and ensuring that we comply with European standards. I have not used a sunbed for more than 40 years. Indeed, the...

I rise to support my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Mr. Chope) and his new clause 1, which seems to be an excellent way of protecting the public and ensuring that we comply with European standards. I have not used a sunbed for more than 40 years. Indeed, the...

Clause 8(2) refers to:""A person who without reasonable excuse fails to give to an authorised officer, acting in the exercise of the officer's functions under this Act, any facilities, assistance or information"." What exactly does that mean, and what does the word "facilities" mean in this context? As Chairman of...

Clause 8(2) refers to:""A person who without reasonable excuse fails to give to an authorised officer, acting in the exercise of the officer's functions under this Act, any facilities, assistance or information"." What exactly does that mean, and what does the word "facilities" mean in this context? As Chairman of...

What further steps he is taking to implement the EC General Product Safety Directive in full. (Failed OPQ)

What further steps he is taking to implement the EC General Product Safety Directive in full. (Failed OPQ)

When he expects to issue the Radioactive Products (Safety) Regulations.

When he expects to issue the Radioactive Products (Safety) Regulations.

When he will establish the necessary validation procedures to enable United Kingdom manufacturers of personal protective equipment to obtain a CE mark for their products as required under Directive 89/686/ EC which came into effect on 1st January 1993.

When he will establish the necessary validation procedures to enable United Kingdom manufacturers of personal protective equipment to obtain a CE mark for their products as required under Directive 89/686/ EC which came into effect on 1st January 1993.

What representations his Department has received concerning the EC Directive on personal protective equipment; how these representations have affected his Department's policy on the directive; and what his Department estimates to be the average cost per employee of those businesses having to comply with the regulations.

What representations his Department has received concerning the EC Directive on personal protective equipment; how these representations have affected his Department's policy on the directive; and what his Department estimates to be the average cost per employee of those businesses having to comply with the regulations.

What is his Department's assessment of the likely effect of its regulations arising from the PPE Directive on firms employing (a) more than 50 people and (b) less than 50 people; and what action his Department proposes in order to minimise the disadvantages to small businesses in particular, arising from...

What is his Department's assessment of the likely effect of its regulations arising from the PPE Directive on firms employing (a) more than 50 people and (b) less than 50 people; and what action his Department proposes in order to minimise the disadvantages to small businesses in particular, arising from...

What action he intends to take to ensure the existing safety regulation concerning the sale of second hand gas cookers is to remain following the EEC regulations which are to be introduced from 1996. (Holding answer 27 Oct 1992).

What action he intends to take to ensure the existing safety regulation concerning the sale of second hand gas cookers is to remain following the EEC regulations which are to be introduced from 1996. (Holding answer 27 Oct 1992).

To comment on the introduction of European Community Directive 90/ 396/EEC, relating to applicances for burning gaseous fuels; and whether he will draw it to the attention of Her Majesty's consuls in Spain and Portugal, following the deaths of British subjects as a result of defective water heaters in their...

To comment on the introduction of European Community Directive 90/ 396/EEC, relating to applicances for burning gaseous fuels; and whether he will draw it to the attention of Her Majesty's consuls in Spain and Portugal, following the deaths of British subjects as a result of defective water heaters in their...

If he will comment on the Government's reasons for seeking to have food removed from the provisions of the European Community's product safety directive. (Holding answer 25 February 1991).

If he will comment on the Government's reasons for seeking to have food removed from the provisions of the European Community's product safety directive. (Holding answer 25 February 1991).

What is the latest position in the Council of Ministers with regard to the European Community's product safety directive. (Holding answer 25 February 1991).

What is the latest position in the Council of Ministers with regard to the European Community's product safety directive. (Holding answer 25 February 1991).

If he will list the the other countries in the EC which are seeking to have food removed from the scope of the European Community's product safety directive. (Holding answer 25 Feb 91).

If he will list the the other countries in the EC which are seeking to have food removed from the scope of the European Community's product safety directive. (Holding answer 25 Feb 91).

How many additional standards officers have been employed to implement the provisions of the Food Safety Act 1990 and the EC directive on Consumer Protection. - (Holding answer 25.1.91).

How many additional standards officers have been employed to implement the provisions of the Food Safety Act 1990 and the EC directive on Consumer Protection. - (Holding answer 25.1.91).