§ Mr. Roseasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many consultative documents have now been issued by the Executive under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
§ Mr. John GrantThe Health and Safety Commission is required under Sections 16 and 50 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act to consult with appropriate organisations before submitting proposals to the Secretary of State for the making of Regulations or seeking his consent to the approval of codes of practice. In fulfilment of this obligation the commission has issued six major consultative documents. The commission has also consulted on other issues less formally.