§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is Government policy, in relation to the implementation of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, for Sikhs who refuse to remove their turbans and use safety helmets.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerI am informed by the Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that there are no provisions which make the wearing and supply of safety helmets mandatory, nor at present any proposals or draft legislation which would make the wearing of safety helmets compulsory.
192Wmainly for adults aged 18 and over, but include some for persons under 18 Vacancies notified to careers offices are mainly for boys and girls under 18 years of age but include some suitable for adults. Because of possible duplication, the vacancy figures for employment offices and careers offices cannot be added together or used separately to provide the ratios requested.