§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to his answer on 16 October,Official Report, column 178, what action his Department is taking to reduce the number of fatal accidents in the farming and forestry industry. [38867]
§ Mr. AncramThe Department of Agriculture's health and safety inspectorate will, through its on-going programme of statutory inspections and accident prevention education, continue to work towards improving health and safety awareness in the farming and forestry industry. There are also strong links developing with the Republic of Ireland on this matter to share information and experience.