§ Mr. Churchillasked the Secretary of State for Employment what legislation now exists to safeguard from unfair dismissal employees and trade unionists who seek to bring possible breaches of the regulations affecting health and safety at work to the attention of the Factory Inspectorate.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerEmployees and trade unionists who seek to bring possible breaches of the regulations affecting health and safety at work to the attention of the Factory Inspectorate, and who are subsequently dismissed as a result, subject to certain exclusions, may present a complaint of unfair dismissal to an industrial tribunal. The Health and Safety at Work Etc. Bill, when enacted, will impose an obligation on employers to inform their employees of any potential hazards to their health arising out of their working conditions.
§ Mr. Churchillasked the Secretary of State for Employment what evidence he has received that employees attempting to draw the attention of the Factory Inspectorate to the possible breaches of regulations affecting health and safety at work have been dismissed in cones 580W quence; and if he will take steps to safeguard employees in such circumstances.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerRepresentatives from the Dagenham branch of the General and Municipal Workers Union have alleged that men at a number of work places, including the Belvedere and Deptford power stations, had lost their employment after the Factory Inspectorate had been called in. I have asked the delegation who came to see me on this matter to let me have written details.
Any allegations of persons being discriminated against in circumstances similar to those described by the hon. Member will be inquired into.
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Bill contains provisions that extend the rights and safeguards of workers with regard to their safety at work.