§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Employment if, pursuant to the letter of the Under-Secretary of State of 4 February to the hon. Member for West Lothian, about the use of laser beams at fashion shows and places of entertainment, he will now publish the draft guidelines, giving users of lasers a clear understanding of how to operate them in conformity with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, particularly in view of the recent outbreaks of teenage violence on late night transport.
§ Mr. MayhewI am sending the hon. Member a copy of the draft guidance note. The Health and Safety Executive has nearly completed discussion of this text with representatives of the authorities responsible for enforcement on safety requirements in exhibition premises and places of entertainment. Subject to copyright clearance being secured for technical annexes it is proposed to publish the guidance note in substantive form as soon as possible thereafter. Meanwhile the executive's inspections and inquiries throughout Great Britain have brought to the attention of operators the main safeguards which are called for.