§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the current arrangements for health and safety inspections carried out at go-kart circuits; and if he will make a statement. [20539]
§ Sir Paul BeresfordOperators of go-karts are either employers or self-employed people conducting an undertaking. As such, they are subject to the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 and relevant regulations under the Act.
605WCircuits are inspected by either the Health and Safety Executive or local authorities depending on the main activity at the premises.