§ 57. Mrs. Wiseasked the Minister for the Civil Service whether he is satisfied with the progress being made by the Government in their capacity as employer towards implementation of the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act; and whether sufficient funds will be made available for this purpose.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisThe Government fully intend to fulfil their obligation to apply the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act to the Civil Service, and I am satisfied with the progress that is being made. The Civil Service already sets a high priority on health and safety and provides accordingly for it. In view of the need to continue efforts to contain the size and cost of the Civil Service, any further additional resources required for the implementation of the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act will be provided for where necessary by departments reallocating resources from tasks of lower priority.