HC Deb 22 May 1984 vol 60 cc433-4W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many persons were killed in roofing accidents in 1981, 1982 and 1983, respectively.

Mr. Gummer

The relevant available information is:

Fatalities arising from work activities reported to Her Majesty's Factor Inspectorate. Great Britain
Falls of at least two metres *1980 1981 1982 1983
From roof edge
Employees 8 3 8 11
Self employed 6 4 4 6

Scheme and Period Number of entrants Average number in training Number of fatalities Injuries (e)
Major Minor (4)
Youth Opportunities Programme
1 April 1983–30 June 1983 19,336 183,838 1(a) 42 440
1 July 1983–30 September 1983 7,401 98,979 1(b) 29 250
Youth Training Scheme
1 April 1983–30 June 1983 21,679 10,555 1(c) 1 10
1 July 1983–30 September 1983 147,799 101,799 1{d) 8 73

Notes

  1. (a) Tractor accident
  2. (b) Lunchtime swimming accident
  3. (c) Road traffic accident
  4. (d) Accident on residential outdoor activity
  5. (e) Figures include accidents which may not have been reportable to the Health and Safety Executive had the individuals been employed
  6. (f) Absences of more than 3 days

Mr. Nellist

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will break down the figures given in the answer of 12 April, Official Report, column 365, showing for the period from October to December 1983 the total number of entrants to the youth training schemes and the average number on a scheme at any one time.

Mr. Peter Morrison

It is not possible to provide information in the form requested. The number of entrants

Falls of at least two metres *1980 1981 1982 1983
Through fragile materials
Employees 11 5 14 17
Self employed 4 1 3 2
From internal roof structure
Employees 8 0 2 0
Self employed 0 0 1 0
* In 1981, an exceptionally low number of fatalities were reported. In order to provide a more accurate comparator, figures for 1980 are also included.

There were no relevant cases reported, of deaths to non-employed persons.