HC Deb 06 March 1979 vol 963 c654W
56. Mr. Flannery

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will hold a public inquiry into health and safety in laboratories.

Mr. John Grant

I have consulted the chairman of the Health and Safety Commission and do not consider that such an inquiry is necessary at present. Pilot studies carried out by the Health and Safety Executive in the health services and universities have identified risks to health and safety including those in laboratories and the Executive is discussing the implications with employers, unions and Government Departments. Laboratories are also included in the programme of inspection of the HSE.