Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 80056

Creosote: Safety

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Amanda Hack

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the consultation by the Health and Safety Executive entitled GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR) - creosote assessment for renewal, closed on 24 November 2024, whether he plans to

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

Following the period of public consultation on creosote, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is undertaking an in-depth assessment as part of the renewal process of creosote as a biocidal active substance under the Great Britain Biocidal Products Regula...

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