HC Deb 10 April 1972 vol 834 cc125-6W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will introduce legislation to implement all the International Labour Organisation recommendations regarding monitoring against toxic substances at work as well as compelling employers to enforce International Labour Organisation standards of protection against pollution for employees in all industries; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dudley Smith

Legislation is not required to give effect to recommendations. Standards of protection against pollution of the factory environment are, however, among the matters dealt with in the Factories Act and the regulations made under it. Most of the I.L.O. con- gories contained in "Training for the Future".

Mr. Bryan

Most initial training of young people will continue to be the responsibility of employers. About 1,000 young people aged 16 to 18 were being trained under the Government's vocational training scheme on 29th February, 1972. The Government are considering what future provision should be made for those in special need such as the disabled and the unemployed.

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