§ Mr. Litterickasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will instruct the Health and Safety Commissioners to prosecute Birmingham University authorities for breaches of regulations relating to working conditions and the storage and use of dangerous chemicals, gases and radioactive material.
§ Mr. John GrantI am informed by the Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that Her Majesty's Factory Inspectorate, which is responsible for the enforcement of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 covering the work activities of the Birmingham University authorities, have no evidence that there are breaches of statute relating to working conditions and the storage and use of dangerous chemicals, gases and radioactive materials.
If my hon. Friend has any such evidence it would be helpful if he would pass it on to the Senior Area Director for the West Midlands, who can then initiate appropriate action, including if necessary, prosecution.