HC Deb 20 April 1978 vol 948 c334W
Mr. Madden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action has been taken and financial provision made by his Department to implement fully in the National Health 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. Moyle

The arrangements for the implementation in the National Health Service of the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1978 are being discussed by the General Whitley Councils for the Health Services (Great Britain). On the question of financial provision, I refer my hon. Friend to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Nelson and Colne (Mr. Hoyle) on 13th April.