HC Deb 13 December 1983 vol 50 c412W
Mr. Nicholas Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what emphasis the Health and Safety Executive places in discharging its functions (a) on issuing advice and guidance and (b) on fieldwork.

Mr. Gummer

The Health and Safety Commission and Executive places great emphasis both on its advisory functions, and on field work. which cannot be seen as two separate activities. Advice is given both at a national level through published guidance, and by advice on individual cases given by the executive's staff in this field.