§ Mr. Leeasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many breaches of the Factories Acts in factories in the Birmingham area have been the subject of prosecutions during the last 12 months to the latest date available; in how many cases the maximum fines prescribed by law have been imposed; how many companies and firms have been prosecuted; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold Walker268 breaches of the Factories Act and associated regulations in factories in the Birmingham District Council area were the subject of prosecutions during the period 1st April 1974 until 31st March 1975. These resulted in 253 convictions. The maximum fine prescribed by law was imposed in three of the cases. The number of firms and companies involved was 70.