§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list the provisions for people to take
326Wcompanies were prosecuted under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act during each year since 1974; how many and what percentage of such prosecutions led to conviction and to acquittal, respectively; how many convicted individuals were imprisoned; and what were the levels of fines imposed on convicted individuals and companies, respectively.
§ Mr. GummerThe table following gives relevant information for all prosecutions under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Prosecutions of companies cannot be distinguished from those of individuals without disproportionate cost. As yet no sentences for imprisonment have been recorded.
§ Mr. AlisonThe following table gives, for the Accrington jobcentre area and north-east Lancashire, the number of unemployed claimants, at January 1983, who had been unemployed for the periods specified.
up further qualifying opportunities under Manpower Services Commission schemes at university with particular reference to broadcasting and journalism; whether he intends to extend the range of financial support provided; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe Manpower Services Commission is considering whether it can offer support under the training opportunities scheme to a course of training in radio journalism.