§ Mr. Frank R. Whiteasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many and what types of premises are covered by the Fire Certificate (Special Premises) Regulation 1976; and, of these, how many are located in the Bury and Radcliffe constituency.
§ Mr. MayhewFifteen classes of premises are listed in the schedule to the regulations. These classes are of four kinds: premises in which substantial quantities, usually 50 tonnes or more, of hazardous materials are stored or used; nuclear installations or premies with significant radiation hazard; surface buildings at mines and buildings at construction sites. The chairman of the Health and Safety Commission informs me that precise figures are not available, but it is thought that 673 premises fall within the first two categories and that 526 mines fall within the third category. The last category varies in size with activity in the construction industry. It is estimated that six are located in the hon. Member's constituency, one of which is a factory and five are currently construction site huts.