§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has yet replied to the letter from the Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission, dated 1st December 1976, regarding the delay in making regulations concerning safety representatives and committees; and, if so, if he will publish his reply in the Official Report.
§ Mr. BoothNo reply has been sent as I am still considering the matter. However, as requested by the chairman in his letter, I met with the Health and Safety Commission on 7th December to discuss the issues involved.
§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) how many copies of the booklet "Safety Representatives and Safety Committees" have been printed, distributed and sold since publication;
(2) if he will make a statement regarding the delay in publication of the report of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Factories for the year 1975.
§ Mr. John GrantI shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.