§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many Health and Safety Executive inspectors have visited Co-Steel to speak to employees without management present since August 1996. [11083]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordAn HSE inspector who made three visits to investigate a fatal accident which occurred on 28 September 1996 interviewed several employees without management being present. An HSE inspector who carried out an inspection on 5 December 1996 had a discussion with two employees without management being present.
§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to initiate an investigation into safety procedures at Co-Steel, following the withdrawal of the British Safety Council's safety award. [11082]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordThe Health and Safety Executive carried out an inspection of Co-Steel Sheerness plc in May 1996 and were generally satisfied with the company's health and safety arrangements. However HSE is currently examining the arrangements for complying with the reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995.