§ Mr. AllenTo ask the hon. Member for Berwick upon Tweed, as representing the House of Commons 79W Commission, what rights exist for safety representatives to inspect and take copies of accident reports and statistics in the House of Commons.
§ Mr. BeithThere is no restriction on safety representatives who are members of the House of Commons Safety Committee, inspecting and taking copies of accident reports and statistics in the House.
§ Mr. AllenTo ask the hon. Member for Berwick upon Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission, what health and safety training is being provided for young workers in the House of Commons.
§ Mr. BeithThe accepted definition of "young workers" is those between 16 and 18 years of age. The House does not employ staff in this category. Training in health and safety is available, however, to staff of the House as part of the general training programme organised on a departmental level.