HC Deb 05 March 1985 vol 74 c471W
Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list all the safety regulations relating to category one accident hazard areas.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

The Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1984 distinguish a set of sites where potential major hazards exist. Health and safety at work legislation (the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and relevant regulations and orders) apply.

Employees in employment in manufacturing industry (Great Britain)
Full-time Part-time
Males Females Males Females
June 1973 5,295,700 1,799,200 77,700 519,900
June 1974 5,278,600 1,773,600 86,300 598,100
June 1975 5,094,100 1,653,700 81,100 535,600
June 1976 4,968,100 1,585,800 79,200 497,500
June 1977 4,985,300 1,618,800 78,100 500,500
June 1978 4,959,100 1,610,900 85,000 492.200
June 1979 n/a 1,619,500 n/a 490,500
June 1980 n/a 1,534,300 n/a 464,900
June 1981 n/a 1,346,600 n/a 409,700
September 1981 4,242,000 1,351,500 68,900 395,000
June 1982 n/a 1,265,800 n/a 382,600
June 1983 n/a 1,194,700 n/a 358,600
June 1984 n/a 1,185,100 n/a 361,800