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Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002

Commons · Question 25044 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

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Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions he has had with representatives of the heritage and conservation sectors on the potential impact of proposed changes to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 on small businesses

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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...