Written questions

Asbestos: Sales

Commons · Question 1807 · Tabled 15 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 22 May 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions his Department have had with Local Authority Trading Standards teams regarding enforcement activity against online sales of asbestos-containing products following the enactment

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 22 May 2026

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) in my Department is coordinating the regulatory response to product safety concerns regarding asbestos, supporting Local Authorities who are leading regulatory activity with businesses in their areas, inc...