§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received from the South 270W West Water Authority concerning the operation of Section 2(4) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which would mean 150 safety committees for that authority.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerI am informed by the Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that in response to the Commission's recent consultative document on safety representatives and safety committees, he has received comments from the National Water Council on behalf of the industry. He has also been notified by the right hon. Member for Yeovil (Mr. Peyton) of the views of the South West Water Authority. These comments, together with all other comments, are now being considered by the Commission prior to its submitting proposals for Regulations under Sections 2(4) and 2(7) of the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974 to the Secretary of State.