HC Deb 06 April 1984 vol 57 c700W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the average fine per offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act in 1980, 1981, 1982, and to the nearest available date in 1983.

Mr. Gummer

The following table shows the average fine per conviction under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act for prosecutions brought by Health and Safety Executive Inspectorates and Agencies. These figures do not include prosecutions brought by Local Authorities.

Year £
1980 233
1981 229
1982 298
1983* 289
* provisional.

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many convictions for violations of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act were recorded in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 and to the nearest available date in 1983.

Mr. Gummer

The following table shows the number of convictions under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act for prosecutions brought by health and safety executive inspectorates and agencies. Prosecutions brought by local authorities are excluded.

Year Number
1979 558
1980 575
1981 456
1982 542
1983* 685
* provisional.