HC Deb 14 February 1978 vol 944 c112W
Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services why no proper courses of instruction for safety officers have been arranged despite the recommendations of the Working Party on the Laboratory Use of Dangerous Pathogens which reported in 1976.

Mr. David Ennals

As was noted in the Howie Report, some local courses of instruction for safety officers have been arranged. Following receipt of the report, the recommendation that courses should be organised on a national basis is being considered.