Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002
Commons · Question 25043 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Health and Safety Executive has assessed the potential impact of proposed changes to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 on employment opportunities for women in lead-dependent heri
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 8 Sep 2026
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently consulted on proposed changes to the lead in blood exposure levels in the Control of Lead at Work Regulations (CLAW) 2002. The consultation has allowed HSE to gain more detailed evidence to help better un...