Health and Safety Commission

HC Deb 01 February 1977 vol 925 c150W

21. Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Employment when he last met the Health and Safety Commission.

Mr. John Grant

My right hon. Friend together with my hon. Friend the Minister of State and myself last met the Commission on 7th December.

Mr. Park

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what consideration has been given to the West Midlands as a site for the new Health and Safety Commission; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Grant

I am assured by the Chairman of the Commission that a number of areas were thoroughly examined, including those of the West Midlands, in the course of his review of the factors involved in a dispersal of the staff of the Commission and Executive. The whole matter is still under consideration.