§ Mr. George Grantasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied that the problems over the recruitment to the mines inspectorate have not stemmed in any way from its incorporation into the HSE where it has been conglomerated with a number of other properties with different recruitment policies; and if he upholds the assurances given by the Government during the passing of the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act that there will continue to be no interference with the standards or organisation of the mines inspectorate.
§ Mr. Mayhew, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 26 June 1979]; gave the following answer:
I am satisfied that the recent difficulties experienced in recruitment to the mines inspectorate do not stem from its incorporation into the Health and Safety Executive. The standards and organisation of the mines inspectorate are matters 215W for which the Health and Safety Commission and the Health and Safety Executive are responsible in the furtherance of their statutory functions and duties.