§ 29. Mr. David Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what proposals she is considering to amend the method of calculating the frequency rate figure of industrial accidents.
§ Mr. FernyhoughAfter consultation with the; Research and Statistics Sub-Committee of the Industrial Safety Advisory Council, it has been decided to discontinue publication of figures of accident frequency rates, because experience has shown these to be unreliable. My Department will continue to publish figures showing the incidence rates of legally notifiable accidents, and will also compile additional incidence rates of accidents which result in severe injuries.
§ Mr. WatkinsIn welcoming my hon. Friend's reply, may I ask him when the new method will come into operation, or, at least, the old one be discontinued?
§ Mr. FernyhoughAs soon as possible.