HC Deb 29 April 1975 vol 891 cc129-30W
Mr. James Johnson

asked the Secretary of Stare for Employment what were the names of the firework factories inspected in 1974 by Her Majesty's Inspector of Explosives and the total number of visits paid to each.

Mr. Harold Walker

I am informed by the Health and Safety Commission that during 1974 the following visits were paid to fireworks factories by Her Majesty's Inspectors of ExplosivesAstra factory at Richborough—2 visits. Haley and Weller factory at Draycott1— visit. Haley and Weller factory at Chedburgh—1 visit. Brocks factory at Sanquhar—5 visits. Brocks factory at Swaffham—1 visit. Pains Wessex factory at High Post—4 visits. Standards factory at South Crosland—1 visit. Standards factory at Lepton—1 visit. Standards factory at South Elmsall—1 visit. Standards factory at South Kirby—1 visit. Wallop Industries factory in Hampshire—1 visit.

Mr. James Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what has been the total number of employees injured in firework factories for the years 1973 and 1974, respectively.

Mr. Harold Walker

I am informed by the Health and Safety Commission that the number of employees injured in fire- works factories for the years 1973 and 1974 were three and six respectively. Two of the injuries in 1974 were fatal.

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