§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the average fine paid by firms violating the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act in 1982, 1983, and to the latest available date in 1984.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe table shows the average fine paid by firms convicted under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act for prosecutions brought by Her Majesty's Factory Inspectorate.
Year Average fine £
1982 377 1983* 371 1984*† 480 * Provisional. † January to October.
§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many firms have been fined for violations of the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act in 1984 to the latest available date.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyDuring the period 1 January to 30 October 1984 there were 347 firms prosecuted by HM Factory Inspectorate and were fined under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act.