HC Deb 29 March 1972 vol 834 cc107-8W
Mr. Money

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he now expects to receive a copy of the Robens Report on industrial safety.

Mr. Dudley Smith

I have nothing to add to the reply which my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Carlton (Mr. Holland) on 11th November, 1971.—[Vol. 825, c. 205.]

Mr. Money

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether, in the light of his policy document, Training for the Future, he will make a statement regarding future policy towards the day-to-day training in industrial safety of those already at work.

Mr. Dudley Smith

"Training for the Future" has been published as a consultative document with the object of eliciting informed comments from interested organisations on all aspects of training, including training in industrial safety. This matter is also being studied by the Committee on Safety and Health at Work under the chairmanship of Lord Robens. Future policy in this field will be considered in the light of the committee's report, and of comments received on the consultative document.

Mr. Money

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many industrial accidents resulting in personal injury or fatality were reported to his Department from the County Borough of Ipswich during the last period of 12 months for which figures are available.

Mr. Dudley Smith

During 1971, 729 accidents—including one fatality—were notified to Her Majesty's Factory Inspectorate by occupiers or employers in the County Borough of Ipswich.