HC Deb 15 July 1970 vol 803 c220W
Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for encouraging the work of Home Safety Committees in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Responsibility for local home safety activities rests with local authorities. My Department gives an annual grant to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents to enable a full-time organiser to be employed to assist authorities in this work. The Health Education Unit of my Department also provides assistance as required and prepares and distributes informative material free of charge.