§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many teachers are currently involved in taking leave from teaching commitments to help to implement the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act.
§ Dr. BoysonI regret that this information is not available.
§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what he estimates to be the likely cost of implementing the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act in educational establishments during the year to October 1979.
§ Dr. BoysonI shall write to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many pieces of educational equipment are out of use at present pending repair deemed necessary under the terms of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act.
§ Dr. BoysonThis information is not available.
§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will seek to amend the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act so as to exempt educational establishments from its applications.
§ Dr. BoysonNo. My right hon. and learned Friend believes it is right that staff and pupils in educational establishments should have the same protection as528W other people covered by health and safety legislation.