HC Deb 31 January 1980 vol 977 c739W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) why only three prosecutions were instituted while 58 deaths occurred in quarries between 1975 and 1978; if he is satisfied with quarry inspections; and if he will make a statement;

  1. (2) what categories of inspectors appointed under section 19 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 hold full warrants;
  2. (3) if he will place in the Library a copy of the limited warrants held by 323 inspectors appointed by the Health and Safety Executive under section 19 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act.

Mr. Mayhew

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.