Health and Safety Commission

HC Deb 31 October 1989 vol 159 c162W

Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment when he expects to appoint the ninth Health and Safety Commission commissioner.

Mr. Nicholls

On 29 September my right hon. Friend announced his intention to replace a member of the commission, who had indicated that he was unable to continue as a commissioner, and reappoint the remaining seven commissioners for a further period of six months. In the interim, my right hon. Friend will consider reconstituting the commission, and bearing in mind the increasingly important role played by the commission, he is giving consideration to the appointment of a ninth member. My right hon. Friend will announce the new appointments early next year.