§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will consult the Health and Safety Commission on the effects of the decision in R. W. McConnachie v Danckarts Woodworking Machinery Limited; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Mayhew,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 12 July 1979; Vol. 970, c. 246], gave the following answer:
The chairman of the Health and Safety Commission has advised me that the decision on this case has not affected the activities of the Health and Safety Executive in enforcing section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. I am writing to the hon. Member.