§ 27. Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he is satisfied with the operation of the safety at work regulations in so far as they apply to factories in the Preston area.
§ Mr. Harold Walker:Although this is now a matter for the Health and Safety Commission, if my hon. Friend has a particular case in mind I shall draw it to the attention of the chairman of the commission.
§ 40. Mr. Anthony Grantasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he is satisfied with the safety regulations relating to people who work underground other than in the mining industry.
§ Mr. Harold Walker:Workers engaged in tunnelling and similar work are covered by the various codes of construction regulations made under the Factories Act 1961. The Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission informs me that there is no evidence that these regulations are generally inadequate for the purpose of safeguarding these workers. However, a review of certain limited aspects will be put in hand.