To ask the Secretary of State forTrade and Industry when he will reply to letters of (a) 15 May 2006 and (b) 28 November 2006 from the hon. Member for Billericay on the EU Directive on Restriction of Hazardous Substances. (108300)

I responded to the hon. Gentleman’s letter of 15 May 2006 on 18 May 2006. A copyhas been sent to his office for information. Unfortunately his letter of 28 November does not seem to have been received. A copy has been requested and a response will be provided as soon as possible.