HC Deb 30 November 1981 vol 14 c10W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many persons died from accidents in the construction industry during 1979, 1980 and to the nearest available date in 1981.

Mr. Waddington

Fatal accidents in the construction industry reported to HM Factory Inspectorate amounted to 149 in 1979 and 165 in 1980. Figures for 1981 referring to the construction industry are not yet available.