HC Deb 06 May 1981 vol 4 cc65-6W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list the organisations consulted prior to making the Health and Safety (Fees for Medical Examinations) Regulations 1981 (S.I., 1981, No. 334).

Mr. Waddington

The Health and Safety Commission published proposals for the regulations in a consultative document "Fees for Statutory Medical Examinations—Draft Regulations" in April 1980. In addition to the Confederation of British Industry, the Trades Union Congress and Her Majesty's Treasury, were specifically asked for their views, the consultative document was publicised through a press release and the following organisations and individuals also commented:

  • British Nuclear Fuels Ltd.
  • British Insurance Association
  • Chemical Industries Association
  • Engineering Employers' Federation
  • Knitting Industries Federation
  • British Medical Association
  • Royal College of Nursing
  • Civil Service Department

Professor R. I. McCallum, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Dr. A. M. Roberts, Atomic Weapons Research Establishment

Dr. D. A. W. Sansome, GEC Power Engineering Ltd.