HC Deb 22 November 1976 vol 919 cc833-4W
Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total annual cost to public funds of the Demolition and Dismantling Industry Register.

Mr. Freeson

None. The register is operated by an independent council sponsored by the industry.

Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many demolition and dismantling contractors have been disciplined under Section 8 of the Demolition and Dismantling Industry Register.

Mr. Freeson

Six.

Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many demolition and dismantling contractors have appealed to the appeals tribunal of the Demolition and Dismantling Industry Register; how many appeals concern rejection; and how many concern the imposition of conditions.

Mr. Freeson

Sixteen, all concerning rejection.

Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many demolition and dismantling contractors have been refused membership of the Demolition and Dismantling Industry Register.

Mr. Freeson

Fifty-six.

Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many demolition and dismantling contractors have applied to join the Demolition and Dismantling Industry Register.

Mr. Freeson

580 at 1st November 1976.

Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many demolition and dismantling contractors have not applied to join the Demolition and Dismantling Industry Register.

Mr. Freeson

This information is not available.