§ Mr. Oakesasked the Minister of Labour how many prosecutions under the Factories Acts were taken in each of the last three years in cases arising from the death of an employee due to breach of statutory duty; and what was the average fine in such cases.
§ Mr. FernyhoughThe following is the information:
1964 1965 1966 1967 1.1.67–1.10.67 Number of prosecutions 50 56 60 31 Average fine for prosecution £98 £110 £114 £131