HC Deb 06 June 1978 vol 951 cc37-8W
Mr. Paul Dean

asked the Minister of Overseas Development whether Her Majesty's Government's technical co-operation programme with Nigeria has been extended; and, if so, under what terms.

Mr. John Grant

I am advised by the Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that the number of prosecutions initiated by the Health and Safety Executive as a result of alleged failure to comply with prohibition and improvement notices, and the results thereof for the years 1975–77, were as follows:

Mr. Tomlinson

The United Kingdom/Nigeria Technical co-operation arrangement of 1975 expired on 31st March 1978. Talks about a renewal of the arrangement began in December 1977, and we expect it to come into effect shortly.

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