HC Deb 04 April 2000 vol 347 c430W
Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps he is taking to ensure proper working conditions in call centres. [117002]

Mr. Meacher

The responsibility for ensuring proper working conditions in call centres rests with local authorities who enforce the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 and other relevant statutory provisions made under it in these premises.