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Mr. Skeet
asked the Paymaster General whether he proposes to seek to amend the Mines and Quarries Act 1954.
Mr. Peter Bottomley
Yes. The Health and Safety Commission is reviewing the Mines and Quarries Act 1954 and associated legislation. It is intended to replace them with a series of new regulations and supporting codes of practice. The commission has so far issued consultative documents on three subjects. It will be putting forward proposals in due course.