§ Mrs. Wiseasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the average fine which was imposed on summary conviction in 1975 for infringements of the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974; and how many times the maximum fine of £400 has been imposed.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerThe Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission informs me that the average fine imposed during 1975 for convictions under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 was £95. The courts imposed a fine of £400 on one occasion on summary conviction.
§ Mrs. Wiseasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the average fine which was imposed on conviction on indictment during 1975 for offences under the Health and Safety at Work etc., Act 1974; what was the largest fine which was imposed; and how often there was a sentence of imprisonment.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerThe Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission informs me that the average fine imposed on conviction on indictment under the Health and Safety at Work, etc., Act 1974 was £400 in the only case that reached the court during 1975. One firm was indicted on two charges, each of which resulted in conviction with a fine of £400 on each count. No sentences of imprisonment were imposed.