§ Mr. Sheermanasked the Secretary of State for Employment what instructions are given to Manpower Services Commission staff as to the information on the 322W health and safety record of individual schemes and projects on the youth training scheme that may be given to the Commission's area manpower boards when they are considering those schemes and projects for renewal; whether details of particular accidents may be disclosed to area manpower boards in such circumstances; and whether he is satisfied that area manpower boards can adequately fulfil their supervisory function on the basis of the information supplied.
§ Mr. Peter Morrison[pursuant to his reply, 25 February 1985, c. 18–19]: Officials of the Manpower Services Commission are instructed to inform area manpower boards of any health and safety problems which may have occurred on a scheme that is being considered for renewal. Commission officials can give statistical information as well as general information on specific incidents involving health and safety. Information which might prejudice subsequent legal proceedings is not normally disclosed. I am satisfied that area manpower boards are supplied with appropriate information to enable them to carry out their job effectively.
§ Mr. Sheermanasked the Secretary of State for Employment what details of severe and fatal accidents on the youth training scheme it is the practice of the Manpower Services Commission (a) to disclose and (b) not to disclose to (i) outside individuals and organisations and (ii) the Commission's area manpower boards; and what the reason is for disclosure or non-disclosure in each instance.
§ Mr. Peter Morrison[pursuant to his reply, 25 February 1985 c. 18–19]: It is the practice of the Manpower Services Commission to disclose statistical information on fatalities and major and minor injuries arising out of accidents to trainees on the youth training scheme. In addition, area manpowr boards are provided with information about individual severe and fatal accidents but normally without disclosing identifying details which might prejudice any subsequent legal proceedings.