UK to go it alone on asbestos
Language: English Series: Construction News ; (6564) 7 May 1998, 4(1)Publication details: 1998Subject(s): Summary: The Environment minister has said a domestic ban on all imports of white asbestos could be announced as early as the end of May 1998, if the European Union continues to drag its heels over a European Union-wide ban. The minister has also stated that the courts should impose tougher Health & Safety fines in order to encourage people to take them more seriously.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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The Environment minister has said a domestic ban on all imports of white asbestos could be announced as early as the end of May 1998, if the European Union continues to drag its heels over a European Union-wide ban. The minister has also stated that the courts should impose tougher Health & Safety fines in order to encourage people to take them more seriously.