HC Deb 01 July 1977 vol 934 cc374-5W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if the Health and Safety Commission's full review of the factors affecting dispersal of its London buildings and that of the headquarter offices of the executive, including the full range of possible locations in the United Kingdom, is now completed; and what recommendations have been made to him.

Mr. John Grant

I can confirm that the Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission has completed his review of the implications of dispersing the head-quarters of the Commission and Executive out of London and has let my right hon. Friend have his recommendations. My right hon. Friend has the whole matter under active consideration with those of my colleagues who have an interest, but it would be premature of me to disclose the recommendations of the Commission until we have had an opportunity to assess them more fully.

Mr. Biffen

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what proposals have been submitted to him by the Health and Safety Commission under Section 11(3) of the Act; what proposals he has approved under Section 12 of that Act; on what date or dates these proposals were submitted; and on what date each proposal was approved or otherwise.

Mr. John Grant

The Chairman of the Commission submitted proposals for a

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