§ Mr. Laurance Reedasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) if he will take steps to increase the penalties for second or subsequent offences against safety-at-work legislation;
(2) if he is satisfied that the penalties for contraventions of safety-at-work legislation constitute an adequate deterrent; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chichester-Clark:The penalties for contravention of the safety-at-work legislation will be reviewed in the light of the findings of the Robens Committee.
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§ Mr. Laurance Reedasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the maximum fine which the courts may impose in respect of a breach of the law relating to safety-at-work.
§ Mr. Chichester-Clark:The courts may impose a maximum fine of £300 for a contravention of the Factories Act, 1961, or the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963. There is also provision for fines of £15 per day for continuing offences.