§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Employment what precise responsibilities are laid upon managing agents contracted with the Manpower Services Commission to provide mode A places under the youth training scheme to ensure compliance with health and safety at work requirements.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonPrecise statutory responsibilities of managing agents, as of all providers of training under the youth training scheme, are set out in the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act and its relevant statutory provisions.
Managing agents are also bound by their contracts with the Manpower Services Commission to take whatever steps are necessary to secure the health, safety and welfare of all young persons participating in the programme to the 649W same extent and in the same manner as an employer is required to do in relation to his employees under the relevant legislation.