The next met on Thursday 18 April 2024.

The Committee received legal advice on communication from the Cabinet Office.

In addition, the Committee heard oral evidence from departmental officials, and the World Alliance for MercuryFree Dentistry, on the proposed replacement EU act: COM/2023/395 proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2017/852 on Mercury.

The Committee also considered the proposed replacement EU act: COM/2024/148 proposal for a Council Regulation amending Annex 1 to Regulation (EEC) No.2658/87 on the Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff.