HC Deb 07 February 1973 vol 850 c134W
Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many dangerous incidents were reported to Her Majesty's Inspector of Factories in 1972 as the result of grinding wheels bursting; and how many prosecutions took place.

Mr. Dudley Smith

The provisional number of dangerous occurrences involving the bursting of abrasive wheels, reported to the inspectorate in 1972, is 460. There were 10 prosecutions.

Mr. William Price

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many prosecutions have been taken out under the Abrasive Wheels Regulations 1970 since they came into force in April 1971.

Mr. Dudley Smith

A total of 43 individuals or firms were prosecuted up to January 1973. The prosecutions involved 111 informations or complaints.