§ Mr. Maddenasked the Minister for the Civil Service what action has been taken and financial provision made by his Department to implement fully in the public service those sections of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 concerning the establishment of safety committees; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisI can only answer for the Civil Service where Departments have been advised to implement fully and as soon as possible those sections of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 covering the establishment of safety committees. Departments make provision in their own budgets for maintaining the appropriate levels of health and safety for their staff. They have been notified that the cost of implementing the Act and its associated regulations and codes of practice should be met from within approved resources.