§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) whether he is satisfied with the present arrangements for the training and examination of North sea diving supervisors in respect of their medical knowitedge and competence;
(2) what are the present arrangements for the medical training and examination of diving supervisors; when they were introduced; and when he next plans to review them.
§ Mr. GummerThe Health and Safety Commission has recently published a consultative document proposing changes to the arrangements made for first-aid cover during diving operations. This considers the first-aid training needs of all members of the diving team. Consultation on these proposals is still under way.