HC Deb 21 November 1983 vol 49 cc51-2W
Mr. Nellist

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) if he will give the numbers of employees in Great Britain suffering (a) fatal accidents, (b) accidents resulting in major injuries and (c) other accidents, for each of the years 1978 to 1983 inclusive; and in each case what was the rate per 100,000 employees at work:

(2) if he will give the figures for the numbers of trainees, excluding those at college, suffering (a) fatal accidents, (b) accidents resulting in major injuries, and (c) other accidents for each year of the youth opportunities programme, and show in each case the accident rate per 100,000 trainees participating in the scheme excluding those at college, taking the average for the year.

Mr. Gummer

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.