§ Mr. Michieasked the Secretary of State for Employment if, in the light of the evidence recently published in the March issue of Hazards Bulletin, and the March and June issues of Health and Safety at Work magazine, he is satisfied that the statutory six-monthly examinations of power presses by competent persons employed by insurance companies adequately protect work people using these power presses.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyYes. There has been a substantial reduction in accidents on power presses since 1965 when the regulations introduced regular six-monthly examinations by competent persons.
§ Mr. Michieasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether the Government have any plans to introduce a system of licensing for competent persons under the power press regulations and sections 26 and 27 of the Factories Act.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyNo. The current procedures provide adequate control of the hazards involved.