§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many categories of officials have a statutory right to enter premises under the Truck Acts; what are the current numbers in each category; and whether he has any plans to review this entry right.
§ Mr. MayhewOnly officers specifically appointed under the Truck Acts, as amended by the Truck Acts 1831–1896 (Enforcement) Regulations 1974—SI 1974 No. 1887—have a right to enter premises. There are currently 82 officers so appointed. I have no plans to review this right of entry.
§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many categories of officials have a statutory right to enter premises under the Road Haulage Act 1938; what are the current numbers in each category; and whether he has any plans to review this right of entry.
§ Mr. MayhewOnly officers specifically appointed under the Road Haulage 615W Wages Act 1938 have a right to enter premises where road haulage workers are employed on work with statutory remuneration. There are currently 191 officers so appointed. I have no plans to review this right of entry.